punzante — meaning in English

English meaning

• piercing adj Sharp and penetrating, whether describing a look, sound, or cold.
• poignant adj Deeply moving, often with a touch of sadness.
• pointed adj Having a sharp end.
• pungent adj Having a sharp, strong smell or taste that stings the nose or tongue.

Senses

punzante is used for these senses in English:

• piercing Appearing to look deeply into; penetrating.
• poignant (figuratively, of a smell, taste) Piquant, pungent.
• pungent (botany) Having a sharp and stiff point.

piercing — full definition

1. adj Sharp and penetrating, whether describing a look, sound, or cold.
2. noun A hole made in the body to hold jewellery, or the jewellery itself.

poignant — full definition

1. adj Deeply moving, often with a touch of sadness.
2. adj Sharply relevant or incisive.

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