bland vs pungent

bland

adj
  • Lacking in taste or flavor. 

  • Lacking in vigor. 

  • bland comment 

  • Lacking interest; boring; dull. 

  • Having a soothing effect; not irritating or stimulating. 

verb
  • To mix; blend; mingle. 

  • To connect; associate. 

noun
  • Mixture; union. 

  • A summer beverage prepared from the whey of churned milk, common among the inhabitants of the Shetland Islands. 

pungent

adj
  • Having a strong taste that stings the tongue, said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste. 

  • Stinging; acerbic. 

  • Having a sharp and stiff point. 

  • Having a strong odor that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances. 

How often have the words bland and pungent occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )