Pungent

Synonyms of pungent

• sharp
• acrid
• spicy

Antonyms of pungent

• mild
• bland
• insipid

Collocations of pungent

pungent odor

Frequency: 80 %

The kitchen was filled with a pungent odor of garlic and onions.

pungent taste

Frequency: 75 %

The soup had a pungent taste of spices and herbs.

pungent aroma

Frequency: 70 %

The pungent aroma of the flowers filled the room.

pungent flavor

Frequency: 65 %

The cheese had a pungent flavor that lingered on the palate.

pungent smell

Frequency: 60 %

The garbage had a pungent smell that wafted through the air.

Idiomatic Expressions for pungent

• Phrase: pungent criticism
  Meaning: harsh or sharp criticism that is direct and cutting
  Usage: The journalist's pungent criticism of the government's policies sparked a heated debate.