Pungent
/ˈpʌndʒənt/
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:15 pts7 letters
Definition of Pungent
adjective
- Having a strong odor that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances.
"I accidentally dropped the bottle of ammonia and after few seconds, a very pungent stench could be detected."
- Having a strong taste that stings the tongue, said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste.
- Stinging; acerbic.
"The critic gave a pungent review."
- Having a sharp and stiff point.
Anagrams of Pungent
No exact anagrams found for "pungent". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
p3
u1
n1
g2
e1
n1
t1
Total: 10 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Pungent
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Pungent"
Pungent is a 7-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Pungent" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "pungent" is a medium-scoring word.