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pungently Definition


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pungent
adj
    1. Said of a taste or smell: sharp and strong.
      Thesaurus: sharp, piquant, spicy, strong, tangy; Antonym: mild.
    2. Said of remarks or wit, etc: cleverly caustic or biting.
      Thesaurus: sarcastic, caustic, incisive, trenchant, biting.
    3. Said of grief or pain: keen or sharp.
Derivative: pungency
noun
    Derivative: pungently
    adverb
      Etymology: 16c: from Latin pungens, pungentis pricking.



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