Definition of piquancy in English:

piquancy

noun ˈpiːk(ə)nsiˈpikənsi

mass noun

1A pleasantly sharp and appetizing flavour; spiciness.
the tangy soy dip gave them a slightly Asian piquancy
Example sentencesExamples
- It has a streak of nut and lime piquancy and a touch of crispness at the finish.
- It was warming and nourishing - though perhaps lacking the piquancy that would have lifted it above the merely satisfying.
- On the whole, food is, in general, bland but the use of various hot and spicy pickles and chutneys with the rice adds flavour and piquancy.
- After discussing all this and trying his pickled tomatoes and cucumbers, (the radiation lent an added piquancy)
- Five splashes of Tabasco were added to each person's plate, increasing the piquancy of the already spicy chili.
- It was not fiery, as the chilli was used only to add a hint of piquancy.
- The slightly spicy sauce with the lime butter piquancy certainly paid off with this dish.
- The onions and feta added a touch of piquancy and sharpness overall making this salad my favourite dish of the evening.
- A few chopped gherkins, capers, or chillies will give the required piquancy.
- Kosher salt is the key to the steak's flavor and piquancy.
- Blushers will add a touch of piquancy to a dish of milder mushrooms.
- The salsa, which I expected to give the rest of the ingredients a spicy kick up the backside, had no piquancy whatsoever.
- A simple, fairly healthy, fairly nutritious meal combining the smooth mild flavour of chicken rice with the piquancy of the Thai beef salad.
- The flying fish and prawns, both tasted excellent au natural, but the tangy soy dip gave them a slightly Asian piquancy - delicious.
- The chicken breast "al limone" was a very subtle taste, with a clean, smooth lemon sauce adding piquancy to the dish.
- Leave aside for other occasions the finesse of nouvelle cuisine, or the delicate freshness and piquancy of sushi.
- Taste for piquancy, and add more cayenne and black pepper if you like.
- Bush tomatoes have an intense, earthy-tomato and caramel flavor of great piquancy and pungency.
- And the briny piquancy of the broths that hold together his risotto with razor clams or bucatini with lobster make the addition of seafood to both dishes almost unnecessary.
- Piquancy is something I value in a fish recipe, especially when that fish is one of the oily varieties such as tuna, herring or, my favourite, mackerel.
Synonyms
spiciness, tang, spice, tastiness, savouriness, pungency, edge, sharpness, tartness, pepperiness, saltiness, bite, zest
informal zing, kick, punch
archaic relish
interest, fascination, excitement, vigour, vitality, liveliness, spirit, colour, sparkle, zest, spice, spiciness, sharpness, raciness, saltiness, provocativeness, bite, edge
informal zing, pizzazz
1. 1.1 The quality of being pleasantly stimulating or exciting; interest.
  the tragedy only adds piquancy to the tale
  Example sentencesExamples
  How Grace helps Bernice to deal with family tragedy gives this narrative emotional heft and piquancy.
  The piquancy of such jokes lay in the suspicion that at some time and place, inevitably, the funny event would have happened in reality.
  It's no surprise either that the Hollywood version lacks the style and piquancy of the original.
  The assessment suggests that, were his new team, on the way up, to pass his old on the way down, it would add piquancy to his success.
  Indeed, because of suffering the joys contain a special piquancy, a reminder that in the end God is good and wants the good for us.
  The royal element of the performance adds an extra piquancy to proceedings, especially during the shake-and-fake line-up between the stars and the monarchy.
  Notice the purity of the opening, the piquancy of the birdcalls, the unfussy phrasing of the main theme.
  The couple's angst will have added piquancy.
  It was not always that one could understand the broad Scotch brogue, but that lent a piquancy to the situation.
  Given Microsoft's recent legal history, the piquancy is quite delicious, even without Disappearing becoming an eServices partner.
  But it has the same class, aromatic piquancy, and absence of jargon in treating so specialised a theme.
  The pulsating syncopations of the first movement of the Beethoven conveyed bite, and there was piquancy to the march-like second theme exchanged across the duo.
  You should be feeling your way towards the level of piquancy you want.
  That many of the participants have endured their share of tragedy only adds piquancy to the tale.
  Cultural differences are indeed the making of us, adding a little tussle and piquancy to a relationship.
  That the latter two were innocent yet still condemned to take a fall adds piquancy to the tale.
  These remarks are all the more moving because they have the piquancy of voyeurism: they were never meant for us.
  This, combined with a lack of self - consciousness, is what gives the diary its piquancy and constant freshness.
  And the events of that terrorist super-Tuesday also give a nearly unbearable piquancy to old pictures of New York.
  The drama wants more painting, and for the present day, more piquancy.

Definition of piquancy in US English:

piquancy

nounˈpikənsiˈpēkənsē

1A pleasantly sharp and appetizing flavor.
these tomatoes have an intense flavor of great piquancy
Example sentencesExamples
- Kosher salt is the key to the steak's flavor and piquancy.
- A few chopped gherkins, capers, or chillies will give the required piquancy.
- After discussing all this and trying his pickled tomatoes and cucumbers, (the radiation lent an added piquancy)
- A simple, fairly healthy, fairly nutritious meal combining the smooth mild flavour of chicken rice with the piquancy of the Thai beef salad.
- The flying fish and prawns, both tasted excellent au natural, but the tangy soy dip gave them a slightly Asian piquancy - delicious.
- On the whole, food is, in general, bland but the use of various hot and spicy pickles and chutneys with the rice adds flavour and piquancy.
- Five splashes of Tabasco were added to each person's plate, increasing the piquancy of the already spicy chili.
- And the briny piquancy of the broths that hold together his risotto with razor clams or bucatini with lobster make the addition of seafood to both dishes almost unnecessary.
- Bush tomatoes have an intense, earthy-tomato and caramel flavor of great piquancy and pungency.
- Leave aside for other occasions the finesse of nouvelle cuisine, or the delicate freshness and piquancy of sushi.
- It was not fiery, as the chilli was used only to add a hint of piquancy.
- It was warming and nourishing - though perhaps lacking the piquancy that would have lifted it above the merely satisfying.
- Taste for piquancy, and add more cayenne and black pepper if you like.
- Blushers will add a touch of piquancy to a dish of milder mushrooms.
- Piquancy is something I value in a fish recipe, especially when that fish is one of the oily varieties such as tuna, herring or, my favourite, mackerel.
- The onions and feta added a touch of piquancy and sharpness overall making this salad my favourite dish of the evening.
- The chicken breast "al limone" was a very subtle taste, with a clean, smooth lemon sauce adding piquancy to the dish.
- The salsa, which I expected to give the rest of the ingredients a spicy kick up the backside, had no piquancy whatsoever.
- The slightly spicy sauce with the lime butter piquancy certainly paid off with this dish.
- It has a streak of nut and lime piquancy and a touch of crispness at the finish.
Synonyms
spiciness, tang, spice, tastiness, savouriness, pungency, edge, sharpness, tartness, pepperiness, saltiness, bite, zest
interest, fascination, excitement, vigour, vitality, liveliness, spirit, colour, sparkle, zest, spice, spiciness, sharpness, raciness, saltiness, provocativeness, bite, edge
1. 1.1 The quality of being pleasantly stimulating or exciting.
  the tragedy only adds piquancy to the tale
  Example sentencesExamples
  The couple's angst will have added piquancy.
  How Grace helps Bernice to deal with family tragedy gives this narrative emotional heft and piquancy.
  Indeed, because of suffering the joys contain a special piquancy, a reminder that in the end God is good and wants the good for us.
  Cultural differences are indeed the making of us, adding a little tussle and piquancy to a relationship.
  This, combined with a lack of self - consciousness, is what gives the diary its piquancy and constant freshness.
  You should be feeling your way towards the level of piquancy you want.
  That the latter two were innocent yet still condemned to take a fall adds piquancy to the tale.
  That many of the participants have endured their share of tragedy only adds piquancy to the tale.
  Given Microsoft's recent legal history, the piquancy is quite delicious, even without Disappearing becoming an eServices partner.
  Notice the purity of the opening, the piquancy of the birdcalls, the unfussy phrasing of the main theme.
  It's no surprise either that the Hollywood version lacks the style and piquancy of the original.
  The piquancy of such jokes lay in the suspicion that at some time and place, inevitably, the funny event would have happened in reality.
  And the events of that terrorist super-Tuesday also give a nearly unbearable piquancy to old pictures of New York.
  The pulsating syncopations of the first movement of the Beethoven conveyed bite, and there was piquancy to the march-like second theme exchanged across the duo.
  The assessment suggests that, were his new team, on the way up, to pass his old on the way down, it would add piquancy to his success.
  The royal element of the performance adds an extra piquancy to proceedings, especially during the shake-and-fake line-up between the stars and the monarchy.
  The drama wants more painting, and for the present day, more piquancy.
  These remarks are all the more moving because they have the piquancy of voyeurism: they were never meant for us.
  But it has the same class, aromatic piquancy, and absence of jargon in treating so specialised a theme.
  It was not always that one could understand the broad Scotch brogue, but that lent a piquancy to the situation.

单词	piquancy
释义	Definition of piquancy in English: piquancy noun ˈpiːk(ə)nsiˈpikənsi mass noun 1A pleasantly sharp and appetizing flavour; spiciness. the tangy soy dip gave them a slightly Asian piquancy Example sentencesExamples It has a streak of nut and lime piquancy and a touch of crispness at the finish. It was warming and nourishing - though perhaps lacking the piquancy that would have lifted it above the merely satisfying. On the whole, food is, in general, bland but the use of various hot and spicy pickles and chutneys with the rice adds flavour and piquancy. After discussing all this and trying his pickled tomatoes and cucumbers, (the radiation lent an added piquancy) Five splashes of Tabasco were added to each person's plate, increasing the piquancy of the already spicy chili. It was not fiery, as the chilli was used only to add a hint of piquancy. The slightly spicy sauce with the lime butter piquancy certainly paid off with this dish. The onions and feta added a touch of piquancy and sharpness overall making this salad my favourite dish of the evening. A few chopped gherkins, capers, or chillies will give the required piquancy. Kosher salt is the key to the steak's flavor and piquancy. Blushers will add a touch of piquancy to a dish of milder mushrooms. The salsa, which I expected to give the rest of the ingredients a spicy kick up the backside, had no piquancy whatsoever. A simple, fairly healthy, fairly nutritious meal combining the smooth mild flavour of chicken rice with the piquancy of the Thai beef salad. The flying fish and prawns, both tasted excellent au natural, but the tangy soy dip gave them a slightly Asian piquancy - delicious. The chicken breast "al limone" was a very subtle taste, with a clean, smooth lemon sauce adding piquancy to the dish. Leave aside for other occasions the finesse of nouvelle cuisine, or the delicate freshness and piquancy of sushi. Taste for piquancy, and add more cayenne and black pepper if you like. Bush tomatoes have an intense, earthy-tomato and caramel flavor of great piquancy and pungency. And the briny piquancy of the broths that hold together his risotto with razor clams or bucatini with lobster make the addition of seafood to both dishes almost unnecessary. Piquancy is something I value in a fish recipe, especially when that fish is one of the oily varieties such as tuna, herring or, my favourite, mackerel. Synonyms spiciness, tang, spice, tastiness, savouriness, pungency, edge, sharpness, tartness, pepperiness, saltiness, bite, zest informal zing, kick, punch archaic relish interest, fascination, excitement, vigour, vitality, liveliness, spirit, colour, sparkle, zest, spice, spiciness, sharpness, raciness, saltiness, provocativeness, bite, edge informal zing, pizzazz 1.1 The quality of being pleasantly stimulating or exciting; interest. the tragedy only adds piquancy to the tale Example sentencesExamples How Grace helps Bernice to deal with family tragedy gives this narrative emotional heft and piquancy. The piquancy of such jokes lay in the suspicion that at some time and place, inevitably, the funny event would have happened in reality. It's no surprise either that the Hollywood version lacks the style and piquancy of the original. The assessment suggests that, were his new team, on the way up, to pass his old on the way down, it would add piquancy to his success. Indeed, because of suffering the joys contain a special piquancy, a reminder that in the end God is good and wants the good for us. The royal element of the performance adds an extra piquancy to proceedings, especially during the shake-and-fake line-up between the stars and the monarchy. Notice the purity of the opening, the piquancy of the birdcalls, the unfussy phrasing of the main theme. The couple's angst will have added piquancy. It was not always that one could understand the broad Scotch brogue, but that lent a piquancy to the situation. Given Microsoft's recent legal history, the piquancy is quite delicious, even without Disappearing becoming an eServices partner. But it has the same class, aromatic piquancy, and absence of jargon in treating so specialised a theme. The pulsating syncopations of the first movement of the Beethoven conveyed bite, and there was piquancy to the march-like second theme exchanged across the duo. You should be feeling your way towards the level of piquancy you want. That many of the participants have endured their share of tragedy only adds piquancy to the tale. Cultural differences are indeed the making of us, adding a little tussle and piquancy to a relationship. That the latter two were innocent yet still condemned to take a fall adds piquancy to the tale. These remarks are all the more moving because they have the piquancy of voyeurism: they were never meant for us. This, combined with a lack of self - consciousness, is what gives the diary its piquancy and constant freshness. And the events of that terrorist super-Tuesday also give a nearly unbearable piquancy to old pictures of New York. The drama wants more painting, and for the present day, more piquancy. Definition of piquancy in US English: piquancy nounˈpikənsiˈpēkənsē 1A pleasantly sharp and appetizing flavor. these tomatoes have an intense flavor of great piquancy Example sentencesExamples Kosher salt is the key to the steak's flavor and piquancy. A few chopped gherkins, capers, or chillies will give the required piquancy. After discussing all this and trying his pickled tomatoes and cucumbers, (the radiation lent an added piquancy) A simple, fairly healthy, fairly nutritious meal combining the smooth mild flavour of chicken rice with the piquancy of the Thai beef salad. The flying fish and prawns, both tasted excellent au natural, but the tangy soy dip gave them a slightly Asian piquancy - delicious. On the whole, food is, in general, bland but the use of various hot and spicy pickles and chutneys with the rice adds flavour and piquancy. Five splashes of Tabasco were added to each person's plate, increasing the piquancy of the already spicy chili. And the briny piquancy of the broths that hold together his risotto with razor clams or bucatini with lobster make the addition of seafood to both dishes almost unnecessary. Bush tomatoes have an intense, earthy-tomato and caramel flavor of great piquancy and pungency. Leave aside for other occasions the finesse of nouvelle cuisine, or the delicate freshness and piquancy of sushi. It was not fiery, as the chilli was used only to add a hint of piquancy. It was warming and nourishing - though perhaps lacking the piquancy that would have lifted it above the merely satisfying. Taste for piquancy, and add more cayenne and black pepper if you like. Blushers will add a touch of piquancy to a dish of milder mushrooms. Piquancy is something I value in a fish recipe, especially when that fish is one of the oily varieties such as tuna, herring or, my favourite, mackerel. The onions and feta added a touch of piquancy and sharpness overall making this salad my favourite dish of the evening. The chicken breast "al limone" was a very subtle taste, with a clean, smooth lemon sauce adding piquancy to the dish. The salsa, which I expected to give the rest of the ingredients a spicy kick up the backside, had no piquancy whatsoever. The slightly spicy sauce with the lime butter piquancy certainly paid off with this dish. It has a streak of nut and lime piquancy and a touch of crispness at the finish. Synonyms spiciness, tang, spice, tastiness, savouriness, pungency, edge, sharpness, tartness, pepperiness, saltiness, bite, zest interest, fascination, excitement, vigour, vitality, liveliness, spirit, colour, sparkle, zest, spice, spiciness, sharpness, raciness, saltiness, provocativeness, bite, edge 1.1 The quality of being pleasantly stimulating or exciting. the tragedy only adds piquancy to the tale Example sentencesExamples The couple's angst will have added piquancy. How Grace helps Bernice to deal with family tragedy gives this narrative emotional heft and piquancy. Indeed, because of suffering the joys contain a special piquancy, a reminder that in the end God is good and wants the good for us. Cultural differences are indeed the making of us, adding a little tussle and piquancy to a relationship. This, combined with a lack of self - consciousness, is what gives the diary its piquancy and constant freshness. You should be feeling your way towards the level of piquancy you want. That the latter two were innocent yet still condemned to take a fall adds piquancy to the tale. That many of the participants have endured their share of tragedy only adds piquancy to the tale. Given Microsoft's recent legal history, the piquancy is quite delicious, even without Disappearing becoming an eServices partner. Notice the purity of the opening, the piquancy of the birdcalls, the unfussy phrasing of the main theme. It's no surprise either that the Hollywood version lacks the style and piquancy of the original. The piquancy of such jokes lay in the suspicion that at some time and place, inevitably, the funny event would have happened in reality. And the events of that terrorist super-Tuesday also give a nearly unbearable piquancy to old pictures of New York. The pulsating syncopations of the first movement of the Beethoven conveyed bite, and there was piquancy to the march-like second theme exchanged across the duo. The assessment suggests that, were his new team, on the way up, to pass his old on the way down, it would add piquancy to his success. The royal element of the performance adds an extra piquancy to proceedings, especially during the shake-and-fake line-up between the stars and the monarchy. The drama wants more painting, and for the present day, more piquancy. These remarks are all the more moving because they have the piquancy of voyeurism: they were never meant for us. But it has the same class, aromatic piquancy, and absence of jargon in treating so specialised a theme. It was not always that one could understand the broad Scotch brogue, but that lent a piquancy to the situation.
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