Definition & Meaning of "pungent"

pungent

having a strong, sharp smell or taste that can be overpowering and somewhat unpleasant

acrid

hot

peppery

piquant

pungent

capable of causing injury or damage due to a sharp or pointed quality

barbed

pointed

prickly

pungent

sharp

having a sharp, biting quality that is often harsh or severe in tone, especially in speech or criticism

acerbic

acid

acrid

biting

caustic

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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