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Meaning of piqued

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

piqued

Pronunciation:/piːkt/

verb

Definitions

  1. To wound the pride of; to excite to anger.

    Synonyms:fretirritatenettlesting

  2. To take pride in; to pride oneself on.

  3. To stimulate (a feeling, emotion); to offend by slighting; to excite (someone) to action by causing resentment or jealousy.

    Example: I believe this will pique your interest.

    Synonyms:excitestimulate

verb

Definitions

  1. To score a pique against.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Annoyed, usually mildly and temporarily, especially by an offense to one's pride or honor.

    Synonyms:irritatednettledvexed
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/piquehttps://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/piqued

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