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Etymology
1. pungency
noun. a strong odor or taste property.
Synonyms
- bite
- spiciness
- raciness
- spicery
- spice
Antonyms
- opacity
- softness
- dull
- dullness
Etymology
- -cy (English)
- pungent (English)
- pungens (Latin)
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2. pungency
noun. wit having a sharp and caustic quality.
Synonyms
- bite
- humor
- humour
- wittiness
- wit
Antonyms
- stupidity
- good nature
- addition
- failure
Etymology
- -cy (English)
- pungent (English)
- pungens (Latin)
Example sentences of the word pungency
1. Noun, singular or mass
If you break off a leaf from the horseradish plant, you may get only a faint smell of pungency, not unlike the smell from cabbage juice or freshly grated coleslaw.