piquant

/ˈpikənt/

pleasantly sharp or spicy

piquant in a sentence

“The mustard added a piquant note.”

French piquant pricking, from piquer to prick

Related Words

unctuous

rich, smooth, and oily in texture

herbaceous

having flavors of fresh herbs

briny

salty like seawater

earthy

having flavors suggesting soil or mushrooms

bright

having lively acidity

round

smooth and balanced without sharp edges