Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pungent-scent
adjective
/ˈpʌn.dʒənt sʌnt/
Definition
A strong, sharp smell that is often overpowering or intense.
Examples
- The pungent scent of garlic filled the kitchen as she cooked dinner.
- He recoiled at the pungent scent of the durian fruit.
- After the rain, the pungent scent of wet earth rose from the ground.
Meaning
Referring to an aroma that has a very strong and sometimes unpleasant quality, usually associated with certain foods, spices, or the natural world.
Synonyms
- Strong
- Sharp
- Overpowering
- Intense
- Bittersweet
