Pungent: meaning, definitions and examples

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pungent

[ ˈpʌn.dʒənt ]

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 pungente

🇮🇳 तीखा

🇩🇪 scharf

🇮🇩 tajam

🇺🇦 гострий

🇵🇱 ostry

🇯🇵 鋭い

🇫🇷 piquant

🇪🇸 pungente

🇹🇷 keskin

🇰🇷 매운

🇸🇦 لاذع

🇨🇿 štiplavý

🇸🇰 štipľavý

🇨🇳 辛辣

🇸🇮 oster

🇮🇸 sterkur

🇰🇿 өткір

🇬🇪 მკვეთრი

🇦🇿 iti

🇲🇽 pungente

Word origin

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.