pungent [adjective]: (of smell or taste) sharp and irritating; (of remarks) caustic, sarcastic.
Example: Ammonia has a pungent, almost unbearable odor.
Related words: pungency [noun], pungently [adverb]
Synonyms: acrid, biting, bitter, fiery, hot, peppery, piquant, sharp, sour, spicy, stinging, strong, tart, zesty
Antonyms: bland, dull, flat, flavorless, insipid, unstimulating, vapid
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