Pungent synonyms

piquant

(Archaic) Piercing or stinging; bitter

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sharp

Strongly affecting the senses of smell and taste:

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sour (related)

Having the sharp, acid taste of lemon juice, vinegar, green fruit, etc.

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vitriolic

Of, derived from, or similar to a vitriol

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spicy

Piquant; zesty:

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poignant

Sharp, biting, penetrating, pointed, etc.

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acid

Acid is defined as something that has a sour taste, or something that has a pH of less than 7 in chemistry.

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acrid

Sharp and harsh, or bitter and not to the taste; pungent.

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astringent

That contracts bodily tissue and checks secretions, capillary bleeding, etc.; styptic

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caustic

Capable of burning, corroding or destroying organic tissue.

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corrosive

Eating away; having the power of gradually wearing, hanging, or destroying the texture or substance of a body; as the corrosive action of an acid.

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cutting

Capable of or designed for incising, shearing, or severing:

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mordacious

Caustic; sarcastic.

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mordant

Having or showing a sharp or critical quality; biting; caustic; sarcastic; keen; severe.

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scathing

The definition of scathing is something or someone severely and harshly critical.

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slashing

Dashing; pelting:

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trenchant

(Figuratively) Keen; biting; vigorously effective and articulate; severe; as, trenchant wit.

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truculent

Eager or quick to argue, fight or start a conflict.

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smells (related)

Affecting the organs of taste or smell with a strong and often harsh sensation

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taste (related)

Affecting the organs of taste or smell with a strong and often harsh sensation

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attack (related)

Designed or used for carrying out a hostile or aggressive attack

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respect (related)

So sharp as to cause mental pain

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zesty

Zestful.

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acerbic

Sharp or biting, as in character or expression:

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tart

Sharp or bitter in tone or meaning; cutting.

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acidic

(Mineralogy) Containing a high percentage of silica; opposed to basic.

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biting

Injuring or capable of injuring the feelings; caustic:

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stinging

Having the capacity to sting.

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acrimonious

Bitter and caustic in temper, manner, or speech

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acute

Having an acute angle.

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bitter

Characterized by strong feelings of hatred, resentment, cynicism, etc.

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excruciating

Intensely painful; agonizing.

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flavorful

Full of flavor; savory.

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hot

Charged or energized with electricity:

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keen

Strongly felt or perceived; intense; strong

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penetrating

Demonstrating acute or keen understanding

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peppery

Sharp and stinging in style or content; vivid or fiery:

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piercing

Able or seeming to pierce, as:

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pointed

Very evident; emphasized; conspicuous

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pricking

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provocative

The definition of provocative is something exciting, stimulating or erotic.

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rich

Plentiful, abounding, abundant, fulfilling.

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salty

(Figuratively) Experienced, especially used to indicate a veteran of the naval services; salty dog (from salt of the sea).

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seasoned

Experienced, especially in terms of a profession or a hobby

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severe

Stern or forbidding, as in manner or appearance:

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smart

(Archaic) Brisk; fresh.

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snappy

Smart or chic in appearance:

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stimulating

Having a manner that stimulates.

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strong

Containing a considerable percentage of alcohol:

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tangy

Having a tang, or pleasantly sharp flavor

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witty

The definition of witty is someone or something that is funny and clever.

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bland (antonym)

Having a soothing effect; not irritating or stimulating.

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mild (antonym)

(Of a rule or punishment) Of only moderate severity.

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tasteless (antonym)

Having no flavour; bland, insipid

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blah (antonym)

Dull and uninteresting.

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dull (antonym)

Cloudy or overcast:

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flavorless (antonym)

Flat; lacking character or definition.

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barbed

Stinging; cutting

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nipping

Sharp and biting, as the cold.

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musky (related)

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sweetish (related)

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citrussy (related)

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winey (related)

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malty (related)

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grapey (related)

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fragrant (related)

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scent (related)

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aromatic

(Chem.) Of or designating certain cyclic compounds, including benzene, derivatives of benzene, and compounds containing one or more benzene rings: many of these derivatives and compounds have a recognizable odor

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racy

Hence: Exciting to the mental taste by a strong or distinctive character of thought or language; peculiar and piquant; fresh and lively.

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