PIQUANTNESS Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word piquantness. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for PIQUANTNESS
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tanginess | nounn | |||||||
noun • a tart spicy quality | ||||||||
liveliness | nounn | |||||||
noun • general activity and motion • animation and energy in action or expression | ||||||||
peppery | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • having the piquant burning taste of peppers | ||||||||
pungency | nounn | |||||||
noun • wit having a sharp and caustic quality • a strong odor or taste property | ||||||||
sharpness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a quick and penetrating intelligence • the attribute of urgency in tone of voice • a strong odor or taste property • the quality of being keenly and painfully felt • thinness of edge or fineness of point • the quality of being sharp and clear • harshness of manner | ||||||||
spiciness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the property of being seasoned with spice and so highly flavored • behavior or language bordering on indelicacy | ||||||||
piquance | nounn | |||||||
noun • a tart spicy quality • the quality of being agreeably stimulating or mentally exciting | ||||||||
piquancy | nounn | |||||||
noun • a tart spicy quality • the quality of being agreeably stimulating or mentally exciting | ||||||||
nip | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (offensive slang) offensive term for a person of Japanese descent • a small drink of liquor • the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth • the property of being moderately cold • a tart spicy quality • a small sharp bite or snip verb • squeeze tightly between the fingers • give a small sharp bite to • sever or remove by pinching or snipping | ||||||||
tang | nounn | |||||||
noun • a tart spicy quality • the imperial dynasty of China from 618 to 907 • the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth • a common rockweed used in preparing kelp and as manure • brown algae seaweed with serrated edges • any of various coarse seaweeds • any of various kelps especially of the genus Laminaria | ||||||||
zest | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment • a tart spicy quality verb • add herbs or spices to |