adjective🔗ShareStechend, scharfHaving a strong odor that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances."I accidentally dropped the bottle of ammonia and after few seconds, a very pungent stench could be detected."Ich ließ versehentlich die Ammoniakflasche fallen, und nach wenigen Sekunden war ein sehr stechender Gestank wahrnehmbar.sensationsubstancechemistryfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareWürzig, scharfHaving a strong taste that stings the tongue, said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste."The kimchi had a pungent flavor that made my eyes water. "Das Kimchi hatte einen scharfen Geschmack, bei dem mir die Augen tränten.foodsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareStechend, scharfStinging; acerbic."The critic gave a pungent review."Der Kritiker gab eine stechende Kritik ab.sensationqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareStechend, beißendHaving a sharp and stiff point."The new math textbook had a pungent smell, almost like old paper and ink. "Das neue Mathebuch hatte einen stechenden Geruch, fast wie altes Papier und Tinte.pointappearancequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading