pungency

• Существительное, обозначающее острое, едкое качество ума или сильное, резкое свойство запаха или вкуса.

A noun referring to a sharp, caustic quality of wit or a strong, pungent odor or taste property.

uncountable

1. Sharpness of taste or smellC1formal

   A strong, sharp, or biting quality in taste or smell, often associated with spices or strong substances.

   Острота

   • The pungency of the chili pepper made his eyes water.
   • She could smell the pungency of the aged cheese from across the room.
   • The pungency of the onion was overwhelming when it was cut.

   Synonymsacridityacridnessbiteedgehotnesspiquancysharpnessspicinesstangzest

   Antonymsblandnessmildnesssubtletytastelessness

2. Sharpness of wit or speechC2formal

   A quality of being sharp, caustic, or biting in expression, humor, or criticism.

   Острота

   • The critic's review was known for its pungency and directness.
   • His pungency in debate often left his opponents speechless.
   • The satire was admired for its clever pungency.

   Synonymsacerbityacrimonybiteincisivenesssarcasmsharpnesstartnesstrenchancy

   Antonymsgentlenesskindnessmildness