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Definition of Pungency
1. Noun. Wit having a sharp and caustic quality. "The bite of satire"
Exact synonyms: Bite
Generic synonyms: Humor, Humour, Wit, Witticism, Wittiness
Derivative terms: Pungent
Generic synonyms: Humor, Humour, Wit, Witticism, Wittiness
Derivative terms: Pungent
2. Noun. A strong odor or taste property. "The raciness of the wine"
Exact synonyms: Bite, Raciness, Sharpness
Generic synonyms: Spice, Spicery, Spiciness
Derivative terms: Pungent, Racy
Generic synonyms: Spice, Spicery, Spiciness
Derivative terms: Pungent, Racy
Definition of Pungency
1. n. The quality or state of being pungent or piercing; keenness; sharpness; piquancy; as, the pungency of ammonia.
Definition of Pungency
1. Noun. The state of being pungent. ¹
2. Noun. A foul odor. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Pungency
1. the state of being pungent [n -CIES]