pun·gent 
/ˈpʌnʤənt/ adjective
/ˈpʌnʤənt/ adjective [more pungent; most pungent] 1 : having a strong, sharp taste or smell
▪ a pungent herb ▪ a pungent aroma/odor ▪ a pungent sauce 2 : having a strong effect on the mind because of being clever and direct
▪ a play with pungent dialogue ▪ a pungent satire of/on current politics
▪ a pungent herb ▪ a pungent aroma/odor ▪ a pungent sauce
▪ a play with pungent dialogue ▪ a pungent satire of/on current politics
— pun·gen·cy /ˈpʌnʤənsi/ noun [noncount]
▪ The delightful pungency of Thai, Indian, and Mexican food comes from chili peppers and spices.
/ˈpʌnʤənsi/ noun [noncount] ▪ The delightful pungency of Thai, Indian, and Mexican food comes from chili peppers and spices.
— pun·gent·ly adverb
▪ a pungently sweet aroma
▪ a pungently sweet aroma
