piquantly

/ˈpiːkəntli/
adverb
  1. In a way that has a pleasantly sharp, spicy, or tangy taste or smell.
    • The salsa was piquantly flavored with lime and cilantro.
    • The air smelled piquantly of wood smoke and roasting peppers.
    • The chef seasoned the dish piquantly with ginger and chili.
  2. In a way that is interesting, stimulating, or pleasantly provocative, especially because of being unusual or clever.
    • He piquantly challenged the audience's assumptions about modern art.
    • She piquantly described the absurdities of office politics.
    • The novel's dialogue is piquantly witty and unexpected.
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