pungency
/ˈpʌndʒənsi/
noun
- 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.
- 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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