Pungently: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ถ๏ธ
pungently
[ หpสnสคษntli ]
in a strong, sharp, or penetrating way
Pungently is an adverb that describes something with a strong, sharp, or penetrating quality. It is often used to characterize smells, tastes, or speech that is intense and powerful.
Synonyms
intensely, penetratingly, sharply
Examples of usage
- The onions were chopped so finely that they pungently perfumed the entire kitchen.
- She spoke pungently about the injustices she had witnessed.
- The cheese had a pungently tangy flavor that lingered on the palate.
having a sharp taste or smell
Pungently as an adjective describes something that has a strong or sharp taste or smell. It implies a bold and intense sensory experience that can be both appealing and overwhelming.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The curry was pungently spiced with a mix of exotic herbs and peppers.
- The flowers emitted a pungently sweet fragrance that attracted bees from afar.
- The cheese had a pungently salty aroma that made mouths water.
Translations
Translations of the word "pungently" in other languages:
๐ต๐น acremente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคคเฅเคตเฅเคฐเคคเคพ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช stechend
๐ฎ๐ฉ tajam
๐บ๐ฆ ััะทะบะพ
๐ต๐ฑ ostro
๐ฏ๐ต ้ญใ
๐ซ๐ท รขcrement
๐ช๐ธ penetrantemente
๐น๐ท keskin bir ลekilde
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุญุฏุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ ลกtiplavฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกtipฤพavo
๐จ๐ณ ่พ่พฃๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ ostro
๐ฎ๐ธ sterkt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำฉัะบัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฌแแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kษskin
๐ฒ๐ฝ penetrantemente
Word origin
The word 'pungently' originates from the Latin word 'pungere' meaning 'to prick' or 'to sting'. Over time, it evolved to describe strong, sharp, or penetrating qualities in taste, smell, or speech. The use of 'pungently' has been documented in English language since the 17th century, reflecting its enduring relevance in expressing intense sensory experiences.
See also: pungency.