1. having a sharply strong taste or smell
2. having a sharp, biting, or caustic quality in expression or style

Examples

• The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen.
• Blue cheese has a pungent flavor that not everyone enjoys.
• The pungent aroma of vinegar made her eyes water.
• His pungent criticism of the policy sparked debate.
• The comedian’s pungent wit kept the audience laughing.
• Onions release a pungent odor when chopped.
• She delivered a pungent response to his accusations.