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 Tuesday, December 16th "Two sides of the same coin" PLAY Previous Daily Puzzle Words Tuesday, December 16th "Watch Out!" PLAY Previous Latest Blog Posts December 15th, 2025 Fun Facts About the Dictionary You Probably Didn’t Know December 11th, 2025 Clever Riddles With Answers Hiding in Plain Sight 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