👃pungent

adjective
/ˈpʌndʒənt/

Meaning

Having a sharply strong taste or smell.
sharp; strong-smelling; acrid;

Example Sentences

The pungent aroma of spices made the dish irresistible.

The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen.

Example Expressions

pungent wit

Synonyms

sharp, acrid, biting, spicy, strong, bitter, penetrating
Entry 1
sharp, acrid, biting, spicy, strong
Entry 2
sharp, strong, acrid, bitter, penetrating

Antonyms

bland, mild, weak, sweet, gentle
Entry 1
bland, mild, weak
Entry 2
mild, sweet, bland, gentle

Collocations

pungent smell, pungent taste, pungent smoke, pungent remark, pungent odor
Entry 1
pungent smell, pungent taste, pungent smoke, pungent remark
Entry 2
pungent smell, pungent taste, pungent odor

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