pungency
US /ˈpʌn.dʒən.si/
UK /ˈpʌn.dʒən.si/
1.
kepedasan, ketajaman, bau menyengat
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.
Kepedasan cili membuatkan mata saya berair.
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He appreciated the subtle pungency of the aged cheese.
Dia menghargai kepedasan halus keju yang telah matang.
2.
ketajaman, kejelasan, kritikal
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.
Ketajaman ucapannya membuat semua orang terdiam.
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His essay was praised for its intellectual pungency.
Esei beliau dipuji kerana ketajaman intelektualnya.