1. a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste
2. an exciting or stimulating quality that makes something interesting

Examples

• The sauce had just the right amount of piquance to complement the fish.
• She added jalapeños to give the dish more piquance.
• The novel’s piquance comes from its unexpected plot twists.
• His stories lack the piquance that would make them memorable.
• The chef’s secret ingredient added piquance to the otherwise simple soup.
• The debate gained piquance when the candidates began disagreeing sharply.