Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Pungent

• (v. t.) Causing a sharp sensation, as of the taste, smell, or feelings; pricking; biting; acrid; as, a pungent spice.
• (v. t.) Sharply painful; penetrating; poignant; severe; caustic; stinging.
• (v. t.) Prickly-pointed; hard and sharp.

Synonyms of Pungent

• Pricking
• Piercing
• Acrid
• Mordant
• Biting
• Stinging
• Stimulating
• Keen
• Trenchant
• Caustic
• Piquant
• Sarcastic.

Antonyms of Pungent

• Soothing
• Mellow
• Luscious
• Unctuous.

Homophones of Pungent