PIQUED

6 letters 18 Scrabble points /piːkt/

Definition of PIQUED

verb

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

    Synonyms: fret irritate nettle sting

  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.

    "I believe this will pique your interest."

    Synonyms: excite stimulate
Related words: excite stimulate fret irritate nettle sting
verb

  1. To score a pique against.

adjective

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

    Synonyms: irritated nettled vexed
Related words: irritated nettled vexed

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters P I Q U E D
Length 6 letters
Scrabble Score 18 points

Words Containing "PIQUED"

REPIQUED UNPIQUED UNREPIQUED

Words Ending with "PIQUED"

REPIQUED UNPIQUED UNREPIQUED