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pungency
noun
a strong odor or taste property
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 8
- Starts with
- P
- Ends with
- Y
- Contains
- UNGENC
- Scrabble score
- 16
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈpʌndʒənsi
Meaning
Definitions
noun
a strong odor or taste property
“the pungency of mustard”
noun
wit having a sharp and caustic quality
“he commented with typical pungency”
In context
Example Sentences
the pungency of mustard
the sulfurous bite of garlic
the sharpness of strange spices
the raciness of the wine
he commented with typical pungency
the bite of satire
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