pungent

Describes a strong, sharp smell or taste that is often spicy or intense.

ruОписывает сильный, резкий запах или вкус, который часто является пряным или интенсивным.esDescribe un olor o sabor fuerte y penetrante, a menudo picante o intenso, que puede resultar agudo o irritante para los sentidos.frQualifie une odeur ou une saveur forte et âcre, souvent épicée ou intense, qui frappe vivement les sens.deBezeichnet einen starken, scharfen Geruch oder Geschmack, der oft würzig oder intensiv ist und in der Nase oder auf der Zunge beißt.ptDescreve um cheiro ou sabor forte, penetrante e intenso, muitas vezes picante, ardido ou acre. Pode ser usado para odores agressivos ou para sabores marcantes e condimentados.zh形容气味或味道强烈、刺鼻、辛辣，常指刺激性强的气味或辛辣的食物。arيُستعمل لوصف الرائحة أو الطعم القوي الحاد الذي يخترق الحواس ويشبه في حدته رائحة التوابل الحارة أو الطعم اللاذع.

1. Strong smell or taste B2 formal

   Having a sharp, strong, or intense smell or taste that is often spicy or bitter.

   • The pungent aroma of garlic filled the kitchen.
   • This cheese has a pungent flavor that some people love.
   • The pungent smell of vinegar made her eyes water.

   ruРезкийesOlor o sabor fuerte y penetrantefrfort/âcre (odeur ou goût piquant)deScharfptAcrezh刺鼻的arحاد الرائحة أو الطعم

   Synonyme: acridpenetratingpiercingpiquantsharpspicystrongtangytart

   Antonyme: blandfaintmildsubtle

2. Sharp or biting remark C1 formal

   Describing language or criticism that is sharp, direct, and often hurtful.

   • His pungent comments offended many in the audience.
   • She delivered a pungent critique of the government's policy.
   • The article was filled with pungent satire.

   ruРезкийesMordaz, incisivofrMordant (remarque/vive critique)deScharfptMordazzh尖刻arلاذع

   Synonyme: acerbicacidiccausticcuttingmordantsarcasticscathingsharptrenchant

   Antonyme: benevolentblandcomplimentarygentlekindmildsoothing

• more pungent comparative form
• most pungent superlative form