pungency
US /ˈpʌn.dʒən.si/
UK /ˈpʌn.dʒən.si/
1.
the quality of being pungent (having a sharp, strong taste or smell)
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The pungency of the chili peppers made my eyes water.
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He appreciated the subtle pungency of the aged cheese.
2.
the quality of being sharp and to the point in expression or thought
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The pungency of her remarks left everyone speechless.
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His essay was praised for its intellectual pungency.