pungent

• Описывает сильный, резкий запах или вкус, который часто является пряным или интенсивным.

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

1. Strong smell or tasteB2formal

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

   Резкий

   • 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.

   Synonymsacridpenetratingpiercingpiquantsharpspicystrongtangytart

   Antonymsblandfaintmildsubtle

2. Sharp or biting remarkC1formal

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

   Резкий

   • 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.

   Synonymsacerbicacidiccausticcuttingmordantsarcasticscathingsharptrenchant

   Antonymsbenevolentblandcomplimentarygentlekindmildsoothing