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 23rd "Sounding smarter than you are" PLAY Previous Daily Puzzle Words Friday, May 23rd "Can Fly" PLAY Previous Latest Blog Posts May 21st, 2025 Fun Word Riddles for Word Game Lovers 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