单词 | pungent |
释义 | pungent —pungency, n. —pungently, adv. /pun"jeuhnt/, adj. 1. sharply affecting the organs of taste or smell, as if by a penetrating power; biting; acrid. 2. acutely distressing to the feelings or mind; poignant. 3. caustic, biting, or sharply expressive: pungent remarks. 4. mentally stimulating or appealing: pungent wit. 5. Biol. piercing or sharp-pointed. [1590-1600; < L pungent- (s. of pungens), prp. of pungere to prick. See POIGNANT, POINT, -ENT] Syn. 1. hot, peppery, piquant, sharp. 3. sarcastic, mordant, cutting; acrimonious, bitter. 4. keen, sharp. Ant. 1. mild, bland. 3. soothing. 4. dull. |
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