Definition of Pungent
Pungent
pun·gent
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
having a strong and sharp smell and/or taste;
e.g. The stew was flavored with a mixture of pungent spices.
(adjective)
sharp, stiff, and/or painful, or otherwise having an irritating quality (or causing an irritating sensation);
e.g. The tree had hard, pungent leaves that pricked their fingers.
(adjective)
sharp, sarcastic, incisive, and to the point, used to describe humor, criticism, or some comment;
e.g. He sent a letter offering his pungent feedback on their product.
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