pungente — meaning in English
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English meaning
- cutting noun A piece cut from a plant — a stem, leaf, or root — used to grow a new plant.
- piercing adj Sharp and penetrating, whether describing a look, sound, or cold.
- poignant adj Deeply moving, often with a touch of sadness.
- pungent adj Having a sharp, strong smell or taste that stings the nose or tongue.
Senses
pungente is used for these senses in English:
- cutting Of criticism, remarks, etc.: (potentially) hurtful; curt.
- piercing Appearing to look deeply into; penetrating.
- poignant (figuratively, of a smell, taste) Piquant, pungent.
- pungent Having a strong taste that stings the tongue; said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste.
- pungent (botany) Having a sharp and stiff point.
cutting — full definition
- noun A piece cut from a plant — a stem, leaf, or root — used to grow a new plant.
- noun A clipping cut from a newspaper or other printed text.
- noun A channel dug through higher ground at a lower level than the surrounding land, for a road, railway, or canal to pass through.
- adj Sharp or piercing, especially of remarks or criticism.
piercing — full definition
- adj Sharp and penetrating, whether describing a look, sound, or cold.
- noun A hole made in the body to hold jewellery, or the jewellery itself.
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