noun
- plural of piquance; the quality of being piquant; a stimulating or provocative quality that arouses interest or curiosity
Usage: formal or literary; often used in singular form 'piquance' in modern English; plural 'piquances' is less common
Examples
- The piquances of her wit made her the most entertaining speaker at the dinner.
- The novel's piquances lay in its unexpected plot twists and sharp dialogue.
- He appreciated the piquances of the spicy sauce that lingered on his palate.
- The piquances of the scandal captivated the entire town.
- Her remarks had a certain piquance that kept the conversation lively.