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Piquantly: meaning, definitions and examples

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piquantly

 

[ หˆpษชkwษ™ntli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

cooking flavor

Piquantly refers to a taste that is sharp, spicy, or tangy in nature. This term is often used in the context of food, where it describes flavors that stimulate the taste buds and provide a lively, invigorating sensation. A piquant dish typically provides a balance of flavor that can enhance the overall dining experience. While it can refer to an actual taste, it can also describe things that are pleasantly stimulating or exciting.

Synonyms

lively, spicily, tangily, zestfully

Examples of usage

  • The sauce was piquantly flavored with chili peppers.
  • Her personality was as piquantly charming as the dish she made.
  • They enjoyed a piquantly seasoned seafood meal.
  • The salad had a piquantly refreshing taste.

Translations

Translations of the word "piquantly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น picante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅ€เค–เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช pikant

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pedas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตะบัƒั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pikantny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ”ใ‚ซใƒณใจใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท piquant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ picante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baharatlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งค์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pikantnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pikantnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่พ›่พฃ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pikanten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kryddaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉั‚ะบั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒแƒฎแƒœแƒแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ acฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ picante

Etymology

The word 'piquantly' originates from the Latin root 'piccante', which means 'to prick or sting'. This connection to sharpness or sensation evolved over time in both French and Spanish, influencing its adoption into the English language. The term gained popularity in culinary contexts to describe food that provides a stimulating or sharp flavor, often associated with spices or tangy ingredients. Its usage has broadened to encapsulate not only taste but also the feeling of excitement or stimulation in various contexts, conveying an essence of vibrancy and liveliness. 'Piquant' became a frequently used descriptor in gastronomy, leading to the adverbial form 'piquantly' to describe actions or qualities that invoke similar sensations.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,403, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.