Pungent word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "pungent" word

[adjective] sharp biting or acrid especially in taste or smell; "tasting the pungent wood sorrel"; "pungent curry"; "a pungent smell of burning sulfur"
[adjective] capable of wounding; "a barbed compliment"; "a biting aphorism"; "pungent satire"

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\Pun"gent\, a. [L. pungens, -entis, p. pr. of pungere, punctum, to prick. Cf. {Compunction}, {Expunge}, {Poignant}, {Point}, n., {Puncheon}, {Punctilio}, {Punt}, v. t.] 1. Causing a sharp sensation, as of the taste, smell, or feelings; pricking; biting; acrid; as, a pungent spice. Pungent radish biting infant's tongue. --Shenstone. The pungent grains of titillating dust. --Pope. 2. Sharply painful; penetrating; poignant; severe; caustic; stinging. With pungent pains on every side. --Swift. His pungent pen played its part in rousing the nation. --J. R. Green. 3. (Bot.) Prickly-pointed; hard and sharp. Syn: Acrid; piercing; sharp; penetrating; acute; keen; acrimonious; biting; stinging.

Synonyms for pungent

acrid, alliaceous, barbed, biting, garlicky, gingery, hot, mordacious, nipping, peppery, sarcastic, spicy

Antonyms: bland

The fun area, different aproach to word »pungent«

Let's analyse "pungent" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 28.6% of vowels is 10% less then average English word. Written in backwards: TNEGNUP. Average typing speed for these characters is 1840 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .--. ..- -. --. . -. -

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: pungent: 3 + 5 = 8, reduced: 8 . and the final result is Eight.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: pungent: 7 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 5 + 5 + 2 = 34, reduced: 7, and the final result is Seven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
G (1)	7	Chariot	Strong, Sturdy, Decisive
N (2)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
P (1)	16	Tower	Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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