CEFR B2

pungency

noun

Meaning

A strong, sharp smell or taste that can be almost unpleasantly intense.

Examples

The pungency of the blue cheese was overwhelming.
He commented on the pungent aroma of the curry.

Synonyms: sharpness, acridity, piquancy, pungentness

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pungency (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌndʒənsi/

Definition

A strong, sharp smell or taste that can be almost unpleasantly intense.

Examples

The pungency of the blue cheese was overwhelming.
He commented on the pungent aroma of the curry.
The pungency of the onion filled the kitchen.

How to Use pungency

pungency of (prepositional phrase): Indicates what substance or situation possesses the quality of pungency. — "The pungency of the aged cheese is its defining characteristic."

Synonyms of pungency

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Antonyms of pungency

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