Associations to the word «Pungent»

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.

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".