No. 8,370 in Polish
pikanterii
"Spice" or "intrigue," often used figuratively to denote added excitement or flair.
In a sentence
Dodanie chilli do zupy dodało jej pikanterii.
Adding chilli to the soup enhanced its spice.
In this sentence, 'pikanterii' is used to refer to the literal spiciness or flavor intensity of food, showing its direct meaning in culinary contexts.
Historia nabrała pikanterii, gdy ujawniono nowe fakty.
The story gained intrigue when new facts were revealed.
Here, 'pikanterii' figuratively refers to the intriguing or exciting elements added to a situation when new developments occur.
Pikanterii dodają plotki krążące wśród pracowników biura.
The gossip circulating among the office workers adds a touch of spice.
In this context, 'pikanterii' is used metaphorically to describe how gossip enhances the liveliness or interest in an environment.
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