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pungent
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having a strong, sharp smell or taste that can be overpowering and somewhat unpleasant
Example
The pungent aroma of onions made her eyes water as she chopped them.
He wrinkled his nose at the pungent smell of the cheese left out on the counter.
Example
The pungent thorns of the rose bush were capable of wounding anyone who tried to pick the flowers.
The pungent spikes on the pufferfish are not only sharp but also venomous, making them dangerous.
Example
Her pungent critique of the proposal left the team feeling disheartened and defensive.
The article was filled with pungent remarks about the politician's controversial policies.
word family
pung
Verb
pungent
Adjective
pungently
Adverb
pungently
Adverb
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