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pungent

 

[ หˆpสŒn.dส’ษ™nt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

taste

having a strong, sharp taste or smell that is often unpleasant

Synonyms

acrid, piercing, sharp, strong

Examples of usage

  • The cheese had a pungent odor that filled the room.
  • The spices gave the dish a pungent flavor.
Context #2 | Adjective

comment

having a sharp, caustic quality

Synonyms

acerbic, biting, caustic, mordant

Examples of usage

  • His pungent remarks offended many people.
  • She is known for her pungent wit.

Translations

Translations of the word "pungent" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pungente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅ€เค–เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช scharf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tajam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพัั‚ั€ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ostry

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‹ญใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท piquant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pungente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท keskin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งค์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุงุฐุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกtiplavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกtipฤพavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่พ›่พฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oster

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sterkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉั‚ะบั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ™แƒ•แƒ”แƒ—แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iti

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pungente

Etymology

The word 'pungent' originated from the Latin word 'pungere', which means 'to prick' or 'to sting'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe something with a sharp, intense taste or smell. Over time, the word has evolved to also include a figurative sense of sharpness or wit in comments or remarks.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,668, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.