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Meaning of 'pungency' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Pungency [ n.]
- The quality or state of being pungent or piercing; keenness; sharpness; piquancy; as, the pungency of ammonia.

Meaning of 'pungency' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . pungency [ n]
Meaning (1):
- wit having a sharp and caustic quality
Example in sentence:
  • he commented with typical pungency;
  • the bite of satire
Meaning (2):
- a strong odor or taste property
Example in sentence:
  • the pungency of mustard;
  • the raciness of the wine;
  • the sharpness of strange spices;
  • the sulfurous bite of garlic

Nearby Words:

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