What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Tasty vs Pungent - What's the difference?

tasty | pungent |

As adjectives the difference between tasty and pungent

is that tasty is having a pleasant or satisfying flavor; delicious while pungent is having a strong odor that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances.

tasty

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Having a pleasant or satisfying flavor; delicious.
    • ''You could make this tasty meal for breakfast.
  • (obsolete) Having or showing good taste; tasteful.
    • ''These items will make an attractive and tasty display.
  • (slang) Appealing; when applied to persons, sexually appealing.

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    Related terms

    * taste * tasteful

    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.
  • * 1991 , , Concrete: American Christmas , Dark Horse Books
    • 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