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Penetrating vs Pungent - What's the difference?

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Penetrating is a synonym of pungent.


As adjectives the difference between penetrating and pungent

is that penetrating is able to pierce or penetrate while pungent is having a strong odor that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances.

As a verb penetrating

is .

penetrating

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • able to pierce or penetrate
    • The skunk produces a penetrating odor.
  • demonstrating acute or keen understanding
    • His novel shows a penetrating insight into the criminal mind.

    Verb

    (head)

    • pungent

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having a strong odor that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances.
    • The lasagne included plenty of pungent garlic.
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    • I can almost smell the fir scent… resinous, pungent .
  • 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.

    • Derived terms

    * pungence * pungently