1. forcible Racy applies in the first instance to the pleasing flavor characteristic of certain wines, often attributed to the soil from which they come. Pungent denotes something sharply irritating to the o Synonyms: racy, flavorous, lively, pungent, spicy, forcible, piquant, rich, spirited Antonyms: cold, flat, insipid, stale, tasteless, dull, flavorless, prosy, stupid, vapid