noun ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The state of being pungent. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a strong odor or taste property wordnet
3. 3
   A foul odor. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   wit having a sharp and caustic quality wordnet

Synonyms

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acerbityacescencyacidityacidulousnessacridityacridness

Antonyms

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aroma

Etymology

From pungent + -cy.

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