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    pungent
    /ˈpʌn(d)ʒ(ə)nt/

    adjective

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPUNGENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Pungent means smelling or tasting very strong and sharp, or spoken or written in a way that has a strong effect. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences with Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › pungentPungent Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Pungent means sharp and stimulating to the mind or the senses, especially of odors. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, word history, and related words from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › pungentPungent - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Use pungent to describe a taste or smell that gives a sharp sensation. "What is that pungent odor?" is a polite way of suggesting that someone in the room has BO. The ultimate source of the word pungent is Latin pungere, "to prick, sting." Ginger and mustard seed are examples of pungent spices.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPUNGENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Pungent means having a strong, sharp smell or taste, or being biting and clever in language. Learn more about the word origin, usage, and related terms from Collins English Dictionary.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPUNGENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Pungent means smelling or tasting very strong and sharp, or spoken or written in a way that has a strong effect. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences with Cambridge Dictionary.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › pungentPUNGENT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    sharply affecting the organs of taste or smell, as if by a penetrating power; biting; acrid. Synonyms: sharp, piquant, peppery, hot. Antonyms: bland, mild. acutely distressing to the feelings or mind; poignant. caustic, biting, or sharply expressive: pungent remarks.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › pungentPungent - definition of pungent by The Free Dictionary

    Pungent means affecting the organs of taste or smell with a sharp acrid sensation, or being biting, caustic, or pointed. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of pungent in different languages.