PUNGENT


Meaning of PUNGENT in English

■ adjective

1》 having a sharply strong taste or smell.

2》 (of remarks or humour) sharp and caustic.

Derivatives

pungency noun

~ly adverb

Origin

C16 (in the sense 'very painful'): from L. ~- , pungere 'prick'.

Concise Oxford English vocab.      Сжатый оксфордский словарь английского языка.