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Pique
01
a brief, intense feeling of anger, irritation, or resentment
Examples
In a moment of pique, she slammed the door and walked out.
His pique was evident when his idea was rejected.
to pique
01
to trigger a strong emotional reaction in someone, such as anger, resentment, or offense
Transitive: to pique sb/sth
Examples
He was piqued by her lack of attention.
Her comment about my work piqued my anger.
02
to provoke or arouse a feeling of interest or curiosity in someone
Transitive: to pique a sense of interest or curiosity
Examples
The movie trailer piqued my interest in the film.
The mysterious letter left on her desk piqued her curiosity.
03
to pride oneself on something or feel a sense of superiority
Transitive: to pique oneself on sth
Examples
She piqued herself on her cooking skills.
She always managed to pique herself on her resilience and ability to overcome adversity.
Pique
01
a woven fabric with a raised, textured pattern, often featuring small geometric designs, commonly used in garments such as polo shirts
Examples
The blazer was lined with pique for added texture.
The tailor recommended a pique fabric for the summer shirts.
