pungence

Example Sentences

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The wisdom of it is equaled, nay surpassed, by the pungence of its wit.

From Time Magazine Archive

It derives its pungence largely from the performance of Laura Hope Crews, who played in the stage version by Sidney Howard in 1926.

From Time Magazine Archive

I have read that its pungence can sometimes restore memory and speech.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

The house was over-warm, and there was a musty smell of over-aged furniture, old leather, and the pungence of mothballs.

From The Fourth R by Smith, George Oliver

Along the moonlit trail there came wavering whiffs of orchids, ranging from attar of roses and carnations to the pungence of carrion, the latter doubtless distilled from as delicate and beautiful blossoms as the former.

From Jungle Peace by Beebe, William