pungency

/ˈpʌndʒənsi/
noun
  1. A strong, sharp taste or smell that is often spicy or biting.
    • The pungency of the chili peppers made my eyes water.
    • She loved the pungency of fresh ginger in her tea.
    • The cheese had a surprising pungency that reminded me of a farm.
  2. The quality of being sharp, direct, and often critical in speech or writing.
    • The critic's review was known for its pungency and honesty.
    • The article's pungency caught the attention of many readers.
    • His comments had a pungency that made everyone stop and think.
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