Delicious and Pungent

Delicious

Delicious adjective - Very pleasing to the sense of taste.

Pungent and delicious are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pungent" instead an adjective "Delicious".

Nearby Word: Delicia

Pungent

Pungent adjective - Having a powerfully stimulating odor or flavor.
Usage example: a pungent chili that is not for those with timid taste buds

Delicious and pungent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Delicious" instead an adjective "Pungent".

Nearby Word: pungency
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