punchiness
- noun
- /ˈpʌn.tʃi.nəs/
- The punchiness of the spicy sauce added excitement to the meal.
Examples
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Many chefs appreciate the punchiness of fresh herbs in their dishes.
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The punchiness of the coffee made it a perfect pick-me-up in the morning.
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Actually, the punchiness of it overrides the smell.
Synonyms
A strong pleasant taste you notice in food
A strong pleasant taste in food or drink
A strong, biting taste or smell that stings the nose
A sudden strong taste in food or drink
A sharp, pleasantly sour taste like lemon, often with a little spice
A strong, pleasant taste in a food or drink
A strong, sharp taste or smell that can be unpleasant for some people
A sharp, spicy taste or lively quality that makes things more exciting
A pleasantly sharp taste that makes food more exciting
A strong, sharp taste or smell that is easy to notice
A sharp, slightly sour taste that feels fresh in the mouth
A sharp, sour taste that makes your mouth pucker
Antonyms
How Intense
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Punchiness comes from punch, also the name of a strong 'drink' that gives a sudden taste. So when food or drink has punchiness it 'hits' your mouth with a sharp, strong taste.