单词	pungency
释义	pungency noun pun·​gen·​cy ˈpən-jən(t)-sē  : the quality or state of being pungent Synonyms acerbity acidity acidness acridity acridness acrimoniousness acrimony acuteness asperity bite bitterness edge harshness keenness poignance poignancy roughness sharpness tartness See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the pungency of the vinegar gives the salad dressing the kick that it needs theatergoers have long delighted in the pungency and wit of the play's dialogue Recent Examples on the Web Just someone enjoying their lunch with no regard for its pungency. Brittany Bowker, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2022 The pungency does wonders for adding depth, heat, and extra oomph that takes it from good to memorable. Antara Sinha, Bon Appétit, 13 Sep. 2022 This is in no way a diss of Wilbur Scoville, the pharmacist who came up with this way of measuring pepper pungency back in, yes, 1912. Tamar Haspel, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2022 The pungency of the garlic is gone, replaced by mellow sour notes accentuated with a pleasant, sake-like scent. Julia Skinner, Longreads, 16 July 2022 But in this case, the brand is California extra virgin olive oil, a product connoisseurs seek out for its pungency and pepperiness. Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2022 The pungency of the horseradish, which can make onions seem mild mannered, would make their eyes water. Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2022 This cuisine is always known for its bold flavors, especially pungency and spiciness, due to the use of garlic, chili peppers and Szechuan pepper. Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2022 These chapters are held together not so much by theme as by pungency. The New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2021 See More Word History First Known Use 1649, in the meaning defined above Medical Definition pungency noun pun·​gen·​cy ˈpən-jən-sē  plural pungencies : the quality or state of being pungent pungency noun 1 as in bitterness a harsh or sharp quality the pungency of the vinegar gives the salad dressing the kick that it needs Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance bitterness bite acidity acerbity poignancy acridity edge poignance spice harshness sharpness severity acuteness tartness roughness tang acridness acrimony asperity keenness ginger severeness punch shrillness virulence acidness acrimoniousness pointedness vitriol raucousness thorniness maliciousness cattiness Antonyms & Near Antonyms softness gentleness mildness kindliness 2 as in spice the quality or state of being stimulating to the mind or senses theatergoers have long delighted in the pungency and wit of the play's dialogue Synonyms & Similar Words spice piquancy tang zest zing spiciness flavor excitement thrill bitterness raciness hotness nip acuteness savoriness fieriness stimulation provocativeness sharpness stimulus invigoration tastiness stimulant redolence keenness savor savour trenchancy mordancy Antonyms & Near Antonyms insipidity flatness tastelessness predictability dullness dulness insipidity sameness monotony blandness tediousness thinness weakness platitude monotonousness See More
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