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piqued Definition and Meaning in English (piqued definition)

adjective
Synonyms:intriguedarousedstimulated
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Piqued definition: Having one's interest or curiosity stimulated or aroused.

Definitions of Piqued

  1. 1adjective

    Having one's interest or curiosity stimulated or aroused.

  2. 2adjective

    Feeling irritated or resentful, especially when one's pride has been wounded.

Example Sentences

“Her curiosity was piqued by the mysterious old letter.”

“He felt piqued by the dismissive comment.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivepique
third person singularpiques
present participlepiquing

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Piqued definition: Having one's interest or curiosity stimulated or aroused.
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