agreeably pungent or sharp in taste or flavor; pleasantly biting or tart

a piquant aspic.

agreeably stimulating, interesting, or attractive

a piquant glance.

of an interestingly provocative or lively character

a piquant wit.

Archaic . sharp or stinging, esp. to the feelings.

adjective

bland , dull

adjective

highly-seasoned , interesting , lively , peppery , poignant , provocative , pungent , racy , savory , sharp , snappy , sparkling , spicy , spirited , stimulating , stinging , tangy , tart , well-flavored , with a kick , zestful , zestynotes:having a sharp taste is pungent and having a pleasingly sharp taste is piquant ; pungent first meant \'keenly painful or distressing\' , zesty , biting , bitter , flavorful , salty