Meaning & use
pungent
Having a sharp, strong smell or taste that can be sharply irritating to the nose or tongue.
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The pungent smell of garlic and onions filled the kitchen as dinner was prepared.
He offered a pungent critique of the government's handling of the crisis.
A note on using this word
Pungent most often describes smell or taste, but it can also describe speech or criticism that is sharply cutting or biting.
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