Synonyms & related words for piqued

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of piqued — including irked, titillated, peeved, tantalized, nettled, riled. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to piqued

Explore words related to piqued — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include piquing, piques, intrigued, aroused, irritation, arouses, curiosity, roused. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for piqued

Common synonyms for piqued include irked, titillated, peeved, tantalized, nettled, riled, miffed, irritated — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does piqued come from?

The word piqued breaks down into one root of Italian origin: the root pique-, from Italian piccare (“prick, sting”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.