This is the 8370th most frequent Polish word.
pikanterii
"Spice" or "intrigue," often used figuratively to denote added excitement or flair.
In this sentence, 'pikanterii' is used to refer to the literal spiciness or flavor intensity of food, showing its direct meaning in culinary contexts.
Dodanie chilli do zupy dodało jej pikanterii.
Adding chilli to the soup enhanced its spice.
Here, 'pikanterii' figuratively refers to the intriguing or exciting elements added to a situation when new developments occur.
Historia nabrała pikanterii, gdy ujawniono nowe fakty.
The story gained intrigue when new facts were revealed.
In this context, 'pikanterii' is used metaphorically to describe how gossip enhances the liveliness or interest in an environment.