Definition of the word pungency

Pronunciation of vocabulary pungency

pungencynoun

sự hăng hái

/ˈpʌndʒənsi//ˈpʌndʒənsi/

Origin of the word pungency

"Pungency" comes from the Latin word "pungere," meaning "to pierce" or "to prick." This original sense reflects the sharp, piercing sensation caused by pungent substances, like spicy food or strong smells. The word evolved through Old French "poindre" and Middle English "pungen" before arriving at its modern form. The meaning broadened to include any strong, sharp, or biting quality, whether it be sensory, metaphorical, or even emotional.

Vocabulary summary pungency

typenoun

meaningpungent taste; spicy taste (chili...)

meaningsharpness

examplepungency of wit

meaningstinging, stabbing, throbbing (pain...)

Example of vocabulary pungencynamespace

meaning

the fact of having a strong taste or smell

thực tế là có mùi vị hoặc mùi mạnh

  • The darker the chilli, the greater its pungency.

    Ớt càng sẫm màu thì độ cay càng lớn.

meaning

the fact of being direct and having a strong effect

thực tế là trực tiếp và có tác dụng mạnh mẽ

  • the emotional pungency of his writing

    sự cay đắng đầy cảm xúc trong bài viết của anh ấy

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary pungency

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