Piquant

/ˈpiː.kənt/ adjective medium

Something piquant has an appealingly sharp quality, whether it's a zesty taste or a lively, thought-provoking idea.

The chef added a piquant mustard sauce that gave the bland chicken a sudden burst of flavor.

Memory Trick

Piquant sounds like 'pick-ant' - picture a tiny ant delivering a sharp, surprising little bite of flavor.