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pungency

Translations

pungencynoun
pungencies
pl
âcretéPour une odeur ou une saveur forte, piquante et parfois irritante.
The pungency of the cheese was overwhelming as soon as the package was opened.
L'âcreté du fromage était écrasante dès l'ouverture du paquet.
acerbitéPour un style ou des remarques mordants, d'une grande dureté d'expression.
The pungency of her remarks left everyone in the room speechless.
L'acidité de ses remarques a laissé tout le monde sans voix.
Synonyms
sharpness
tang
spiciness
acidity
bitterness

Definitions

pungencynoun
The quality of having a strong, sharp smell or taste.
The pungency of the cheese was overwhelming as soon as the package was opened.
The quality of being sharp and caustic in style or expression.
The pungency of her remarks left everyone in the room speechless.
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