pungent
/ˈpʌnʤənt/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of PUNGENT
[more pungent; most pungent]
1
:
having a strong, sharp taste or smell
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a pungent herb
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a pungent aroma/odor
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a pungent sauce
2
:
having a strong effect on the mind because of being clever and direct
— pungency
/ˈpʌnʤənsi/
noun
[noncount]