pungent Play [puhn-juhnt] (adjective) Having a strong, sharp, and often intense or penetrating taste or smell. SYNONYMS strong sharp tangy ANTONYMS mild bland insipid The pungent aroma of the spices filled the kitchen as the curry simmered on the stove. Daily Wordshake Saturday, October 11th "Verdict: it depends" PLAY Previous Daily Puzzle Words Saturday, October 11th "His Choice for Movie Night?" PLAY Previous Latest Blog Posts September 22nd, 2025 10 of the Longest Words in the English Language (and How to Use Them) September 17th, 2025 20 Fun Facts About the English Language June 9th, 2025 Love Word Puzzles? Try These New Word Riddles! May 26th, 2025 Word Game Lovers, Can You Solve These Clever Riddles?