pungency

US /ˈpʌn.dʒən.si/
UK /ˈpʌn.dʒən.si/
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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.
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.
His essay was praised for its intellectual pungency.