Acrid

usgb/ˈækrɪd/
adjective

Having a very strong and unpleasant smell or taste.

The room was filled with the acrid smell of tobacco.
Visual representation of "acrid" - Having a very strong and unpleasant smell or taste.

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  • acrid smell
  • acrid taste
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Sensory Impact

Used to describe a strong sensation that can overpower other senses, usually negative.

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As he opened the old book, an acrid smell of mold escaped the pages.
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Negative Experience

Often associated with discomfort or unpleasant experiences.

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After the fire, they returned to an acrid taste lingering in the air.
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Unexpected Intensity

Can imply that the strength of a smell or taste was not anticipated.

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She took a sip of the soup and recoiled from its acrid bitterness.
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