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Pungently: meaning, definitions and examples

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pungently

 

[ หˆpสŒnสคษ™ntli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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

boldly, sharply, strongly

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น acremente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅ€เคตเฅเคฐเคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stechend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tajam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ั–ะทะบะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ostro

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‹ญใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รขcrement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ penetrantemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท keskin bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ•ํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุญุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกtiplavฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกtipฤพavo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่พ›่พฃๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ostro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sterkt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉั‚ะบั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฌแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™skin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ penetrantemente

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,143, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.