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piquant

adjective

/ˈpiːkənt/

Meaning

having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste; interestingly provocative

The chef added a piquant sauce to the dish to enhance its flavor.

spicy, tangy, zesty, stimulating

bland, dull

piquant flavor, piquant sauce, piquant remark

easily achieved or effortless; superficial or simplistic

deceitful and untrustworthy

Relating to the provision of education or having an educative effect.

Not authorized by law, rules, or standards; not recognized as valid.

allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be clearly seen

suggested or put forward for consideration or discussion