pungency in English dictionary

  • pungency

    Meanings and definitions of "pungency"

    • A foul odor.
    • The state of being pungent.
    • noun
      The state of being pungent.
    • noun
      A foul odor.
    • noun
      a strong odor or taste property; "the pungency of mustard"; "the sulfurous bite of garlic"; "the sharpness of strange spices"; "the raciness of the wine"
    • noun
      wit having a sharp and caustic quality; "he commented with typical pungency"; "the bite of satire"

    Synonyms of "pungency" in English dictionary

    humour, raciness, spicery are the top synonyms of "pungency" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of pungency

    • pungency ( plural  pungencies)
    • pungency (plural pungencies)
  • Pungency

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