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piqued

/piːkt/

/pikt/

piquedpast participle

/piːkt/

Used as an adjective derived from the past participle of the verb 'pique'.

Translations

раздражённый

He was piqued by her dismissive attitude.

Он был раздражён её пренебрежительным отношением.

Additional translations

обиженный

Definitions

Feeling irritated or resentful.

She was piqued by his dismissive attitude during the meeting.

Stimulated or excited (interest, curiosity, etc.).

My interest was piqued by the unexpected plot twist.

Synonyms

piqueverb

piqued

Past Simple

piqued

Past Simple

piqued

Past Participle

piquing

Gerund

/piːk/

/pik/

Translations

возбудить

The article piqued his interest in the subject.

Статья возбудила его интерес к теме.

задеть

Her remarks piqued his pride.

Ее замечания задели его гордость.

Additional translations

пробудить

вызвать

Definitions

To stimulate interest or curiosity.

The unusual painting piqued her curiosity, prompting her to learn more about the artist.

To provoke or arouse a feeling of resentment or irritation.

His dismissive comment piqued her, and she decided to confront him about it.

(reflexive) To pride or congratulate (oneself) on something; to boast.

She piqued herself on her ability to solve complex problems quickly.

Synonyms

piquenoun

Definitions

A feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight, especially to one's pride.

She left the meeting in a fit of pique after her ideas were dismissed.

A strong cotton fabric with a raised ribbed or corded surface, often used for shirts, jackets, and upholstery.

He chose a crisp white pique shirt for the summer wedding.

piqueadjective

Definitions

Made of or relating to piqué fabric.

The waiter wore a black pique waistcoat as part of the uniform.