Definition of PUNGENT

pungent

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • strong and sharp
    • "the pungent taste of radishes"
  • capable of wounding
    • "pungent satire"

Adj

  • Having a strong odor that stings the nose; said especially of acidic or spicy substances.
  • Having a strong taste that stings the tongue; said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste.
  • Stinging; acerbic.
  • Having a sharp and stiff point.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin pungens (stem pungent-), present participle of pungo (“to sting”). Doublet of poignant.

Scrabble Score: 10

pungent is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
pungent is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
pungent is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

pungent is a valid Words With Friends word