Associations to the word «Pungent»

Wiktionary

PUNGENT, adjective. Having a strong odor that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances.
PUNGENT, adjective. Having a strong taste that stings the tongue, said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste.
PUNGENT, adjective. (figurative) Stinging; acerbic.
PUNGENT, adjective. (botany) Having a sharp and stiff point.

Dictionary definition

PUNGENT, adjective. Strong and sharp;"the pungent taste of radishes"; "the acrid smell of burning rubber".
PUNGENT, adjective. Capable of wounding; "a barbed compliment"; "a biting aphorism"; "pungent satire".

Wise words

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Aldous Huxley