piquant

The definition of piquant is something that stimulates curiosity or the taste buds, usually in an engaging or pleasant way.

(adjective)

An exciting debate that gets you thinking is an example of something that might be described as piquant.
A tasty, spicy morsel prepared by a chef is an example of something that might be described as piquant.

See piquant in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

Origin: Fr, prp. of piquer, to prick, sting: see pike

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See piquant in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Pleasantly pungent or tart in taste; spicy.
a. Appealingly provocative: a piquant wit.
b. Charming, interesting, or attractive: a piquant face.
Archaic Causing hurt feelings; stinging.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , present participle of piquer, to prick; see pique

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