pungently en · ADV
Etymology
Etymology tree English pungent Middle English -ly English -ly English pungently From pungent + -ly.
Meanings
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In a pungent manner.
"It is being talked about, then—among the tenants?" "You bet!" assented Mr. Elliott pungently.
1923, Ernest Bramah [pseudonym; Ernest Brammah Smith], “(please specify the page)”, in The Eyes of Max Carrados, London: Grant Richards, →OCLC:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more pungently | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most pungently | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
pl ostro (in a pungent manner)