pungency (Meaning)

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pungency (n)

wit having a sharp and caustic quality

a strong odor or taste property

The pungency of the chili peppers overwhelmed my taste buds, leaving a fiery sensation in my mouth.
As I sliced the onions, the sharp pungency made tears stream down my cheeks.
The pungency of the garlic added depth and flavor to the pasta sauce.
A hint of pungency lingered in the air after I chopped the fresh ginger for the stir-fry.
The cheese's pungency was so intense that it permeated the entire room.
The mustard's pungency gave the sandwich an extra kick of flavor.
The chef carefully balanced the pungency of the spices in the curry dish.
With each bite of the aged blue cheese, the pungency grew more pronounced.
The sharp pungency of the vinegar cut through the richness of the dish.
Despite its small size, the wasabi packed a powerful pungency that cleared my sinuses instantly.

wit having a sharp and caustic quality, a strong odor or taste property

acerbity, acidity,bitterness, bite, poignancy, edge, sharpness, poignance, acridness,spice

softness, softness, gentleness, mildness, mildness,gentleness, kindliness,kindliness

The pungency of the chili peppers overwhelmed my taste buds, leaving a fiery sensation in my mouth.

As I sliced the onions, the sharp pungency made tears stream down my cheeks.

The pungency of the garlic added depth and flavor to the pasta sauce.

A hint of pungency lingered in the air after I chopped the fresh ginger for the stir-fry.