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pungent

pun·gent

pungent

 
 
pronunciation:
puhng jnt
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part of speech: adjective
definition: sharp and strong in taste or smell.
That pungent cheese is delicious.
synonyms:
sharp
similar words:
acid, bitter, hot, spicy, strong, tart, zesty
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derivations: pungently (adv.), pungency (n.)
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