pungently

• Advérbio que significa de modo pungente, acre ou penetrante. Usado para descrever algo que causa forte impressão nos sentidos (especialmente olfato ou paladar) ou, em sentido figurado, na mente ou nas emoções (como uma crítica mordaz ou observações penetrantes).

An adverb meaning "in a sharp, biting, or strongly affecting manner." It is used to describe something that has a strong, penetrating effect on the senses (especially smell or taste) or, more figuratively, on the mind or emotions (e.g., sharp criticism or poignant remarks).

1. Strong smell or tasteC1formal

   In a way that has a strong, sharp, or penetrating smell or taste.

   De sabor ou cheiro forte

   • The cheese smelled pungently of aged cheddar.
   • The spices flavored the dish pungently.
   • The air in the room was pungently filled with smoke.

   Sinônimosbitinglypenetratinglypiquantlysharplystronglytartly

2. Sharp or critical expressionC1formal

   In a way that is sharp, biting, or critical in speech or writing.

   De forma mordaz

   • He spoke pungently about the government's failures.
   • The critic wrote pungently about the film's flaws.
   • She responded pungently to his rude comment.

   Sinônimosbitinglycausticallycuttinglyscathinglysharplytrenchantly

   Antônimosapprovinglygentlykindlymildly