Pungent

Meaning

sharp; strong-smelling; acrid;

Having a sharply strong taste or smell.

Example Sentences

The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen.

The pungent aroma of spices made the dish irresistible.

Example Expressions

pungent wit

Synonyms

sharp, strong, acrid, bitter, penetrating, biting, spicy

Entry 1

sharp, strong, acrid, bitter, penetrating

Entry 2

sharp, acrid, biting, spicy, strong

Antonyms

mild, sweet, bland, gentle, weak

Entry 1

mild, sweet, bland, gentle

Entry 2

bland, mild, weak

Collocations

pungent smell, pungent taste, pungent odor, pungent smoke, pungent remark

Entry 1

pungent smell, pungent taste, pungent odor

Entry 2

pungent smell, pungent taste, pungent smoke, pungent remark