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

Definition och betydelse av "pungent"på engelska

pungent
01

skarp, stark

having a strong, sharp smell or taste that can be overpowering and somewhat unpleasant
pungent definition and meaning
example
Exempel
The pungent aroma of onions made her eyes water as she chopped them.
Den skarp lukten av lökar fick hennes ögon att tåras medan hon hackade dem.
He wrinkled his nose at the pungent smell of the cheese left out on the counter.
Han rynkade på näsan åt den skarp lukten av osten som lämnats på diskbänken.
02

vass, stickande

capable of causing injury or damage due to a sharp or pointed quality
example
Exempel
The pungent thorns of the rose bush were capable of wounding anyone who tried to pick the flowers.
De vassa törnen på rosbusken kunde skada alla som försökte plocka blommorna.
The pungent spikes on the pufferfish are not only sharp but also venomous, making them dangerous.
De vassa piggarna på blåsfisken är inte bara vassa utan också giftiga, vilket gör dem farliga.
03

skarp, bitande

having a sharp, biting quality that is often harsh or severe in tone, especially in speech or criticism
example
Exempel
Her pungent critique of the proposal left the team feeling disheartened and defensive.
Hennes skarp kritik av förslaget lämnade teamet modfällt och defensivt.
The article was filled with pungent remarks about the politician's controversial policies.
Artikeln var fylld med skarp kritik om politikerns kontroversiella politik.
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