Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pungent-odour
Noun
/ˈpʌn.dʒənt ˈoʊ.dər/
Definition
A strong, sharp smell that can be intense or overpowering.
Examples
- The pungent odour of the cheese filled the entire room.
- She wrinkled her nose at the pungent odour of the garbage.
- The garden was alive with flowers, but the most distinctive was the pungent odour of the marigolds.
Meaning
Pungent odour refers to an aroma that is often unpleasantly sharp and can stimulate the sense of smell dramatically.
Synonyms
- Sharp smell
- Strong scent
- Overpowering fragrance
- Intense aroma
