Piquantly: meaning, definitions and examples
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piquantly
[ หpษชkwษntli ]
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:
๐ต๐น picante
๐ฎ๐ณ เคคเฅเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช pikant
๐ฎ๐ฉ pedas
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตะบััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ pikantny
๐ฏ๐ต ใใซใณใจใใ
๐ซ๐ท piquant
๐ช๐ธ picante
๐น๐ท baharatlฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋งค์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุงุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ pikantnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ pikantnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่พ่พฃ็
๐ธ๐ฎ pikanten
๐ฎ๐ธ kryddaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำฉัะบัั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแฎแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ acฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ picante
Word origin
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.
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