Synonymer

Uttal

  • Uttal:
    • IPA: /ˈpʌn.dʒənt/
  • UttalUS:
    • IPA: [ˈpʌn.dʒənt]

Definitioner

Adjektiv

  1. Having a strong odor that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances.
  2. Having a strong taste that stings the tongue, said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste.
  3. Stinging; acerbic.
  4. Having a sharp and stiff point.

Exempel

  • The lasagne included plenty of pungent garlic.
  • I can almost smell the fir scent… resinous, pungent.
  • The critic gave a pungent review.

Böjningsformer

Komparativmore pungent
Superlativmost pungent

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