The Open Dictionary

pungent

adjective

UK/ˈpʌn.dʒᵊnt/
US/ˈpʌn.dʒᵊnt/

Definitions of pungent adjective

  1. Having a strong, sharp smell or taste.

    • The kitchen was filled with the pungent aroma of spices.

    • This cheese has a strong and slightly pungent flavor.

    • They are cleaning the floor with a pungent chemical.

  2. literary

    Having a strong and sharp effect, often in a critical or witty way.

    • She is known for her pungent sense of humor.

    • He is known for his pungent remarks that always hit the mark.

    • The article stood out for its pungent satire and sharp observations.