48
sharp(adjective, feeling, attack, strong, hard)
32
acrid(adjective, attack, strong, respect, sharp)
27
biting(adjective, attack, strong, hard, respect)
26
spicy(adjective, strong, hard, taste, sharp)
24
piquant(adjective, feeling, strong, hard, taste)
22
caustic(adjective, feeling, attack, strong, respect)
21
bitter(adjective, strong, sharp, harsh, speech)
21
strong(adjective, feeling, sharp, harsh, offensive)
21
racy(adjective, feeling, strong, sharp, speech)
20
hot(adjective, strong, hard, sharp, speech)
19
tasty(adjective, delicious, feature, food, taste)
15
acrimonious(adjective, sharp, speech, sarcastic, pungency)
15
cutting(adjective, feeling, attack, strong, respect)
15
peppery(adjective, strong, sharp, speech, unpleasant)
15
sour(adjective, strong, sharp, harsh, powerful)
15
poignant(adjective, feeling, strong, taste, sharp)
15
trenchant(adjective, feeling, attack, strong, respect)
14
mordant(adjective, attack, respect, sharp, speech)
14
aromatic(adjective, strong, sharp, offensive, sweet)
13
tart(noun, adjective, strong, sharp, harsh)
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