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pungency

noun
/ˈpʌndʒənsi/

Meaning

The quality of having a strong, sharp taste or smell.

Example Sentences

The pungency of garlic filled the kitchen.

Synonyms

spiciness, sharpness, tang, acridity, strongness

Antonyms

blandness, mildness

Collocations

pungency of smell, pungency of taste, pungency of spices, pungency of remarks

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