Pungent and Scented

Pungent

Pungent adjective - Having a powerfully stimulating odor or flavor.

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

Nearby Word: pungency

Scented

Scented adjective - Having a pleasant smell.
Usage example: a bowl of scented petals used to perfume a room

Pungent and scented are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pungent" instead an adjective "Scented".

Nearby Words: scent, scenting
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