piquing

ADJECTIVE

crisp

Synonyms

STRONG

biting brief clear clear-cut cutting penetrating provoking stimulating tart

WEAK

abrupt brusque incisive pithy succinct terse

Antonyms

STRONG

ambiguous dull fuzzy kind nice sweet vague

WEAK

flexible lengthy limp long ruffled rumpled soft temperate warm

NOUN

incitation

Synonyms

STRONG

bang boost catalyst cause charge encouragement fillip fireworks flash goad impetus impulse incentive incitement inducement instigation invitation kick motivation motive propellant provocation push spur stimulant stimulation sting trigger turnon urging

WEAK

eye-opener shot in the arm

Antonyms

STRONG

block deterrent discouragement hindrance prevention

NOUN

stimulator

Synonyms

WEAK

bang boost catalyst cause charge encouragement eye-opener fillip fireworks flash goad impetus impulse incentive incitation incitement inducement instigation invitation kick motivation motive prod propellant push shot in the arm spur stimulant stimulation sting turnon urging

NOUN

stimulus

Synonyms

STRONGEST

catalyst encouragement fillip impetus incentive motivation stimulant stimulation

STRONG

bang boost cause charge fireworks flash goad impulse incitation incitement inducement instigation invitation kick motive propellant push spur sting turnon urging

WEAK

eye-opener shot in the arm

Antonyms

STRONGEST

block discouragement hindrance

STRONG

deterrent

WEAK

tranquilizer

Example Sentences

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Luria thinks all that is piquing the curiosity of value investors, who buy stocks they believe are trading at a discount to their intrinsic worth.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 21, 2026

Jaxson Dart and Shedeur Sanders also are piquing interest.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2025

Pawpaws aren't the only promising crops piquing people's interest.

From Salon • Aug. 14, 2024

In previous work, Montell's team came across a mutation in this gene that impaired cell mobility, piquing their interest.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2024

“You tell stories?” the man asks, the piquing of his interest almost palpable.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

piquing

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