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pungent

Part of Speech: adjective

Senses:

1. Having a strong, penetrating, or intense smell or taste.
2. Keenly or sharply affecting the organs of taste or smell.
3. Causing a sharp or stimulating sensation.
4. Also spelled as pungiant.

Usage:

• The pungent aroma of freshly ground coffee beans filled the room. (sense 1)
• The chef added a pungent mix of spices to the curry. (sense 2)
• A slice of pungent blue cheese paired perfectly with the crisp apple. (sense 2)
• The hot peppers gave the dish a pungent kick. (sense 3)
• She adored the pungiant flavor of the garlic sauce. (sense 4)

Example Sentences:

1. The onions were so pungent that they made my eyes water.
2. The dragon fruit had a pungent sweetness and vibrant color.
3. The collective gasp was followed by a pungent silence.
4. The gym was filled with the pungent smell of sweat and rubber.
5. She coughed as the pungent smoke from the bonfire hit her lungs.

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