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1. (adj.) poignant
keenly distressing to the feelings.
2. poignant
affecting the emotions:
a poignant scene.
3. poignant
keen or strong in appeal; sharp; pointed:
a subject of poignant interest.
4. poignant
pungent.
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME poynaunt < MF poignant, prp. of poindre < L pungere to prick, pierce)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (adj) affecting, poignant, touching
arousing affect
"the homecoming of the released hostages was an affecting scene"; "poignant grief cannot endure forever"; "his gratitude was simple and touching"
2. (adj) poignant
keenly distressing to the mind or feelings
"poignant anxiety"
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1. (adjective) poignant
causing sadness
a poignant reminder of what he could have achieved
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1. (adj) poignant
pricking; piercing; sharp; pungent
2. (adj) poignant
fig.: Pointed; keen; satirical
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