spiciness

• Nom désignant la propriété d'être assaisonné d'épices, produisant une saveur forte ou piquante, ou, au sens figuré, un comportement ou un langage légèrement osé ou provocant.

A noun referring to the quality of being seasoned with spices, resulting in a strong or pungent flavor, or figuratively, to behavior or language that is slightly risqué or provocative.

indénombrable

1. Pungent flavorB1formal

   The quality of having a strong, hot, or pungent taste due to spices.

   Piquant (saveur)

   • The spiciness of the curry made my eyes water.
   • He enjoys the intense spiciness of Sichuan cuisine.
   • The recipe allows you to adjust the level of spiciness.

   Synonymesheathotnesskickpiquancypungencytangzest

2. Risky or provocative qualityC1informal

   The quality of being slightly indecent, provocative, or risqué in nature.

   Côté osé

   • The comedian's jokes had a certain spiciness that offended some audience members.
   • The novel was known for the spiciness of its dialogue.
   • She added a touch of spiciness to her speech with a clever double entendre.

   Synonymesbawdinessindecencynaughtinessracinessribaldrysaltiness

   Antonymesdecencyinnocenceproprietywholesomeness