7
rich(adjective, strong, sharp, sweet, powerful)
7
stinking(adjective, strong, hard, sharp, offensive)
6
distressing
6
intense(adjective, strong, severe, sharp, passionate)
6
severe(adjective, strong, sharp, powerful, penetrating)
6
vinegarish(adjective, bitter, tart, acidic)
6
vinegary(adjective, strong, sharp, unpleasant, bitter)
5
stimulating(adjective, strong, keen, sharp, speech)
5
acidulous(adjective, severe, sharp, unpleasant, bitter)
5
exciting(adjective, sharp, speech)
5
lively(feeling, vigor)
5
mordacious(adjective, attack, respect, biting)
5
nipping
5
odorous(adjective, aromatic, perfumed, fragrant, redolent)
5
provocative(adjective, sharp, speech)
5
reeking(adjective, strong, sharp, offensive, sweet)
5
rough(amazing, striking, astounding, pungency)
5
sapid(adjective, delicious, delectable, luscious, spicy)
5
unripe(adjective, sharp, unpleasant, bitter, sour)
4
acerb(adjective, sharp, unpleasant, bitter, critical)
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