pungent
adjective
sharply affecting the organs of taste or smell, as if by a penetrating power; biting; acrid.
pungency
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a word derived from
pungent.
Example Sentences
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But, he argues, the pungency of ammonia is actually a benefit.
From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2024
The funk of the pickled fish is wonderfully shocking, its pungency combined with the chiles, lemongrass and lime leaf, making it sharp, vibrant and addictive.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2023
Absorb the amount of pungency that this tiny poem promises, add plenty of spicy heat and enjoy.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 26, 2023
Because of its pungency and sturdiness, it's favored for stir-frying or boiling.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2023
Incense rising with the pungency of irrational hope.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
