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 Friday, May 9th "Just here to start a fight" PLAY Previous Daily Puzzle Words Friday, May 9th "Can Be Sour" PLAY Previous Latest Blog Posts April 30th, 2025 What word is spelled wrong in the dictionary? April 30th, 2025 The Future of Wordshake April 3rd, 2025 10 Weird Word Facts You’ll Want to Share August 5th, 2024 A Pair of Pears? Homophones, Homonyms and Homographs Explained