PIQUANCY Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

piquancy

noun

ˈpē-kən(t)-sē

Definition of piquancy

as in spice

the quality or state of being stimulating to the mind or senses a talk show host known for the quickness and piquancy of his wit I appreciated the piquancy of the peppers in the sauce

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Recent Examples of piquancy That Mann himself had written stories on gay themes added to the piquancy of the encounter. — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026 The most notable part of this gag was not the joke itself, a standard late-night quip delivered with appropriate piquancy. — David Sims, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2025 The key to its flavor is a balance of sweet, spice, piquancy and heat, which creates a balanced and addictive bite. — Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 17 June 2024 While there are pops of piquancy in Landon’s script, her direction and the performances (with the exception of Woodard) fail to inspire much more than a shrug. — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024 See All Example Sentences for piquancy

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Noun

Miessein realized that people in search of fresh African and Caribbean foods, spices and other goods had to drive to Charlotte.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026
Tyler placed it between us with an elegant flourish; the steam carried the scent of glorious-secret spices.

— Larry Padgett, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

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Contreras’ zest for the game is evident from his home run celebrations.

— Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026
Those lists are mighty useful for publicists and for in-the-know travelers who love that zeitgeist zest – but, personally, my favorite bar of 2026 is an Irish pub in North London with a pool table, karaoke and 10 flavors of Baileys.

— Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026

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