pungent
pun
ˈpən
pēn
gent
ʤənt
jēnt
British pronunciation
/pˈʌnd‍ʒənt/

Definição e significado de "pungent"em inglês

pungent
01

acre, picante

having a strong, sharp smell or taste that can be overpowering and somewhat unpleasant
pungent definition and meaning
example
Exemplos
The pungent aroma of onions made her eyes water as she chopped them.
O aroma picante das cebolas fez seus olhos lacrimejarem enquanto ela as cortava.
He wrinkled his nose at the pungent smell of the cheese left out on the counter.
Ele franziu o nariz para o cheiro forte do queijo deixado no balcão.
02

afiado, cortante

capable of causing injury or damage due to a sharp or pointed quality
example
Exemplos
The pungent thorns of the rose bush were capable of wounding anyone who tried to pick the flowers.
Os espinhos afiados do roseiral eram capazes de ferir qualquer um que tentasse colher as flores.
The pungent spikes on the pufferfish are not only sharp but also venomous, making them dangerous.
Os espinhos pontiagudos do baiacu não são apenas afiados, mas também venenosos, tornando-os perigosos.
03

acre, mordaz

having a sharp, biting quality that is often harsh or severe in tone, especially in speech or criticism
example
Exemplos
Her pungent critique of the proposal left the team feeling disheartened and defensive.
Sua crítica mordaz à proposta deixou a equipe desanimada e na defensiva.
The article was filled with pungent remarks about the politician's controversial policies.
O artigo estava repleto de comentários mordazes sobre as políticas controversas do político.
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