
Pungent
Sensory Impact
Pungent often describes strong smells or tastes that make a big impression on your senses.

The pungent aroma of blue cheese can be overwhelming.
Negative Connotation
Pungent is usually used negatively to describe smells and tastes that are overpowering and unpleasant.

He couldn't stay in the room because of the pungent stench.
Physical Reaction
Pungent smells or flavors can cause a physical reaction, like wrinkling your nose or watering eyes.

Cutting the onions released a pungent odor that made her eyes water.
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