Class: adjective | Syllables: PUN-junt

Definition: Pungent typically describes things that have a strong, sharp taste or smell. It can also describe communication that has a strong effect on the mind because of being clever and direct.

Example(s):
// Toni likes to add pungent habaneros to her chili to give it an extra spicy kick.
// The Emmy-nominated series is a pungent satire of today's political climate.