Pungent and Toothsome

Pungent

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

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

Nearby Word: pungency

Toothsome

Toothsome adjective - Very pleasing to the sense of taste.

Pungent and toothsome are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pungent" instead an adjective "Toothsome".

Nearby Word: tooth
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