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pungent
01
having a strong, sharp smell or taste that can be overpowering and somewhat unpleasant
02
capable of causing injury or damage due to a sharp or pointed quality
03
having a sharp, biting quality that is often harsh or severe in tone, especially in speech or criticism
Example
The pungent scent of vinegar filled the air in the kitchen.
The pungent flavor of the mustard added a kick to the sandwich.
The pungent aroma of onions made her eyes water as she chopped them.
She coughed at the pungent fumes coming from the cleaning solution.
He wrinkled his nose at the pungent smell of the cheese left out on the counter.
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