piquant

US /ˈpiː.kənt/
UK /ˈpiː.kənt/
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1.

having a pleasantly sharp taste or appetizing flavor

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The chef added a piquant sauce to the dish.
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She enjoyed the piquant flavor of the aged cheese.
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tangyspicyzestypungentsavory
2.

pleasantly stimulating or exciting to the mind

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The conversation was full of piquant observations.
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She found his wit and charm quite piquant.
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stimulatingintriguingprovocativeengagingsparkling