pungency > define

noun

• Wit having a sharp and caustic quality.
  • usage: "he commented with typical pungency"; "the bite of satire"
  • synonyms: bite
• A strong odor or taste property.
  • usage: "the pungency of mustard"; "the sulfurous bite of garlic"; "the sharpness of strange spices"; "the raciness of the wine"
  • synonyms: bite, sharpness, raciness