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pungent

/'p/@/n/dZ//@/nt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Causing a sharp sensation, as of the taste, smell, or feelings; pricking; biting; acrid; as, a <i>pungent</i> spice.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. strong and sharp

    adj.all

    Examples
    The pungent taste of radishes.
    Synonyms acrid

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. capable of wounding

    adj.all

    Examples
    Pungent satire.
    Synonyms barbed biting mordacious nipping

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

pundlepunesepungpungapungpungencepungencypungentlypungledpungypunicpunic warpunica

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