152 Synonyms for Pungent: sharp, keen, severe

pungent (152 synonym found)

Pungent has 152 synonyms. The top synonyms for pungent are sharp, keen, severe, harsh, poignant, piercing, acerbic, hard and 144 more. Another word for pungent is sharp. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for pungent?

A common synonym for pungent is sharp. Other synonyms include keen, severe, harsh, poignant.

How many synonyms does pungent have?

Pungent has 152 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does pungent mean?

(adj): having a strong odor/odour that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances Example: "the lasagna included plenty of pungent garlic."

Definition of pungent:

(adj) : having a strong odor/odour that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances

"the lasagna included plenty of pungent garlic."

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