pungency
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8.0
- noun
- /ˈpʌn.dʒən.si/
- His writing is known for its sharp pungency.
Examples
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The critic's review was full of pungency, sparing no one from sharp remarks.
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He was known for the pungency of his remarks, never missing an opportunity for a witty jab.
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Her pungency made the debate far more entertaining for the audience.
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The pungency of her remarks surprised everyone.
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His speech was noted for its pungency, cutting through the complacency of the audience with sharp wit.
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The pungency of her remarks left no room for misunderstanding; she was clear and direct in her criticism.
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Everyone admired the pungency of the author's comments, which challenged conventional thinking in an engaging way.
Synonyms
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5.3
A sharp, strong quality in taste or smell
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6.1
A habit of speaking in a harsh, critical way
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7.5
A sarcastic, sharply mocking way of speaking that can hurt people
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4.6
A harsh, sudden way of speaking that sounds unfriendly
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7.0
A harsh, rude manner or tone that offends people
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9.8
A sharp, bitter way of speaking that hurts people
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5.6
A sharp, cutting way of speaking that sounds rude
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7.9
Harsh, honest jokes that hurt or shock people
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9.8
A sharp, cutting way of speaking and writing that criticizes people and ideas
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9.7
Speech or writing that is sharply critical and makes people feel bad
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8.1
A quick, sharp kind of humor that criticizes ideas or people
A sharp, biting way of speaking or writing that strongly affects people
A tendency to make sharp, hurtful remarks
A harsh tone in speech or writing that hurts people
A sharp, bitter way of speaking that hurts people
Antonyms
How Pungent
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Pungency comes from the Latin verb pungere, which means 'to prick' or 'to sting', the same root you find in pungent and puncture. That's why a sharp, biting remark can 'sting' people, and we call that quality of speech 'pungency'.