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View usage for: (pɔɪnjənt) adjectiveSomething that is poignant affects you deeply and makes you feel sadness or regret. ...a poignant combination of beautiful surroundings and tragic history. ...a poignant love story. Harry thought the sight of her was inexpressibly poignant. poignantly adverb [ADVERB with verb, ADVERB adjective] Naomi's mothering experiences are poignantly described in her fiction. More Synonyms of poignant poignant in British English (ˈpɔɪnjənt, -nənt) adjective1. sharply distressing or painful to the feelings 2. to the point; cutting or piercing poignant wit 3. keen or pertinent in mental appeal a poignant subject Derived forms poignancy (ˈpoignancy) or poignance (ˈpoignance) noun poignantly (ˈpoignantly) adverb Word origin C14: from Old French, from Latin pungens pricking, from pungere to sting, pierce, grieve poignant in American English (ˈpɔɪnjənt; British; also ˈpɔɪnənt) adjective1. a. sharp or pungent to the smell or, formerly, the taste b. keenly affecting the other senses poignant beauty 2. a. sharply painful to the feelings; piercing b. evoking pity, compassion, etc.; emotionally touching or moving 3. sharp, biting, penetrating, pointed, etc. poignant wit SIMILAR WORDS: ˈmoving, ˈpaˌthos Derived forms poignancy (ˈpoignancy) noun poignantly (ˈpoignantly) adverb Word origin ME poynant < MFr poignant, prp. of poindre < L pungere, to prick: see point Examples of 'poignant' in a sentencepoignant In other languagespoignant British English: poignant ADJECTIVE Something that is poignant affects you deeply and makes you feel sadness or regret. ...a poignant combination of beautiful surroundings and tragic history. - American English: poignant
- Brazilian Portuguese: comovente
- Chinese: 辛酸的
- European Spanish: conmovedor
- French: poignant
- German: ergreifend
- Italian: struggente
- Japanese: 強く心に訴える
- Korean: 가슴에 사무치는
- European Portuguese: comovente
- Latin American Spanish: conmovedor
Chinese translation of 'poignant'Definition sharply painful to the feelings a poignant reminder of her sister's death Synonyms upsetting intense gut-wrenching Additional synonymsDefinition unpleasantly strong-smelling The room filled with the acrid smell of tobacco. Synonyms pungent, biting, strong, burning, sharp, acid, bitter, harsh, stinging, irritating, caustic, astringent, vitriolic, highly flavoured, acerb His back is arched as if in acute pain. Synonyms sharp, shooting, powerful, violent, severe, intense, overwhelming, distressing, stabbing, cutting, fierce, piercing, racking, exquisite, poignant, harrowing, overpowering, shrill, excruciatingDefinition arousing feelings of pity one of the most affecting pieces of the film Synonyms emotionally moving, touching, sad, pathetic, poignant, saddening, pitiful, pitiable, piteousAdditional synonymsThe wait was agonizing. Synonyms painful, bitter, distressing, harrowing, heartbreaking, grievous, excruciating, hellish, heart-rending, gut-wrenching, torturous Definition sarcastic This was the most biting criticism made against her. Synonyms sarcastic, cutting, sharp, severe, stinging, withering, scathing, acrimonious, incisive, virulent, caustic, vitriolic, trenchant, mordant, mordacious Definition showing or caused by hostility or resentment the scene of bitter fighting Synonyms grievous, hard, severe, distressing, fierce, harsh, cruel, savage, ruthless, dire, relentless, poignant, ferocious, galling, unrelenting, merciless, remorseless, gut-wrenching, vexatious, hard-heartedDefinition bitter and sarcastic He was well known for his abrasive wit and caustic comments. Synonyms sarcastic, biting, keen, cutting, severe, stinging, scathing, acrimonious, pungent, vitriolic, trenchant, mordant, mordacious the distressing symptoms of anxiety Synonyms upsetting, worrying, disturbing, painful, affecting, sad, afflicting, harrowing, grievous, hurtful, lamentable, heart-breaking, nerve-racking, gut-wrenching, distressful (literary) Definition very upsetting or disturbing a harrowing description of the disaster Synonyms distressing, disturbing, alarming, frightening, painful, terrifying, chilling, traumatic, tormenting, heartbreaking, excruciating, agonizing, nerve-racking, heart-rending, gut-wrenching Definition causing great sadness and pity heart-rending accounts of the disaster Synonyms moving, sad, distressing, affecting, tragic, pathetic, poignant, harrowing, heartbreaking, pitiful, gut-wrenching, piteousone of the most heartbreaking letters I have ever received Synonyms sad, distressing, tragic, bitter, poignant, harrowing, desolating, grievous, pitiful, agonizing, heart-rending, gut-wrenching Definition (of a knife or blade) having a sharp cutting edge a keen sense of humour Synonyms sharp, satirical, incisive, trenchant, pointed, cutting, biting, edged, acute, acid, stinging, piercing, penetrating, searing, tart, withering, scathing, pungent, sarcastic, sardonic, caustic, astringent, vitriolic, acerbic, mordant, razor-like, finely honed Definition causing pain or distress His remark brought back painful memories. Synonyms distressing, unpleasant, harrowing, saddening, grievous, distasteful, agonizing, disagreeable, afflictive Additional synonymsDefinition arousing pity or sympathy It was a pathetic sight, watching the people queue for food. Synonyms sad, moving, touching, affecting, distressing, tender, melting, poignant, harrowing, heartbreaking, plaintive, heart-rending, gut-wrenching, pitiableDefinition tending to or able to penetrate A raw, penetrating wind was blowing in off the plain. Synonyms piercing, cutting, biting, sharp, freezing, fierce, stinging, frosty, bitterly cold, arctic (informal) He fixes you with a piercing stare. Synonyms perceptive, searching, aware, bright, sharp, keen, alert, probing, penetrating, shrewd, perspicacious (formal), quick-wittedDefinition having a spicy taste a mixed salad with a piquant dressing Synonyms spicy, biting, sharp, stinging, tart, savoury, pungent, tangy, highly-seasoned, peppery, zesty, with a kick (informal), acerb Definition cutting or incisive a pointed remark Synonyms cutting, telling, biting, sharp, keen, acute, accurate, penetrating, pertinent, incisive, trenchantDefinition causing, suggesting, or expressing sorrow the sad news of the destruction of a historic building Synonyms tragic, moving, upsetting, dark, sorry, depressing, disastrous, dismal, pathetic, poignant, harrowing, grievous, pitiful, calamitous, heart-rending, pitiableDefinition full of or showing sarcasm She poked fun at people's shortcomings with sarcastic remarks. Synonyms ironical, cynical, satirical, cutting, biting, sharp, acid, mocking, taunting, sneering, acrimonious, backhanded, contemptuous, disparaging, sardonic, caustic, bitchy (informal), vitriolic, acerbic, derisive, ironic, mordant, sarky (British, informal), mordacious, acerb Definition strict or harsh in the treatment of others The team has suffered severe criticism from influential figures. Synonyms harsh, cutting, biting, scathing, satirical, caustic, astringent, vitriolic, mordant, unsparing, mordacious Definition bitter or harsh ‘Don't criticize your mother,’ was his sharp reprimand. Synonyms cutting, biting, severe, bitter, harsh, scathing, acrimonious, barbed, hurtful, sarcastic, sardonic, caustic, vitriolic, trenchant, mordant, mordacious, acerb Definition having a bitter or sour taste a colourless, almost odourless liquid with a sharp, sweetish taste Synonyms sour, strong, tart, pungent, hot, burning, acid, bitter, tangy, acidic, acerbic, acrid, piquant, acetic, vinegary, acerb Additional synonymssmoked salmon, tangy cheeses and oysters Synonyms sharp, tart, piquant, biting, fresh, spicy, pungent, briny, acerb Definition arousing tender feelings the touching tale of the relationship between a woman and her grandson Synonyms moving, affecting, sad, stirring, tender, melting, pathetic, poignant, heartbreaking, emotive, pitiful, pitiable, piteous |