pungent
/ˈpʌndʒənt/
adjective
🇬🇧 UK
/ˈpʌndʒənt/
🇺🇸 US
/ˈpʌndʒənt/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · adjective
Having a strong odor that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances.
“I accidentally dropped the bottle of ammonia and after few seconds, a very pungent stench could be detected.”
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Meaning 2 · adjective
Having a strong taste that stings the tongue, said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste.
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Meaning 3 · adjective
Stinging; acerbic.
“The critic gave a pungent review.”
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Meaning 4 · adjective
Having a sharp and stiff point.
How this word is used
- Everyday “I accidentally dropped the bottle of ammonia and after few seconds, a very pungent stench could be detected.”
- General “The critic gave a pungent review.”
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