Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pungent-scent
Adjective
/ˈpʌn.dʒənt sɛnt/
Definition
A strong and sharp smell that often has a strong emotional or physical effect.
Examples
- The pungent scent of garlic filled the kitchen as she cooked.
- He found the pungent scent of the flowers overwhelming.
- After the rain, there was a pungent scent coming from the wet earth.
Meaning
The term refers to odors that are intense, sharp, and can be either pleasant or unpleasant.
Synonyms
- strong
- sharp
- acrid
- spicy
- fragrant
