Definition of Pungent

1. Adjective. Strong and sharp. "The acrid smell of burning rubber"

Exact synonyms: Acrid
Similar to: Tasty
Derivative terms: Pungency

2. Adjective. Capable of wounding. "Pungent satire"
Exact synonyms: Barbed, Biting, Mordacious, Nipping
Similar to: Sarcastic
Derivative terms: Pungency

Definition of Pungent

1. a. Causing a sharp sensation, as of the taste, smell, or feelings; pricking; biting; acrid; as, a pungent spice.

Definition of Pungent

1. Adjective. Having a strong odor that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances. ¹

2. Adjective. Having a sharp and stiff point. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Pungent

1. sharply affecting the organs of taste or smell [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pungent

punditry
pundits
pundle
pundles
pundonor
punese
puneses
pung
punga
pungapung
pungas
pungence
pungences
pungencies
pungency
pungent (current term)
pungently
pungies
pungle
pungled
pungles
pungling
pungs
pungwe
pungwes
pungy
punicic
punicic acid
punier
punies

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