poignant (Meaning)
poignant (s)
arousing affect
keenly distressing to the mind or feelings
poignant (a.)
Pricking; piercing; sharp; pungent.
Fig.: Pointed; keen; satirical.
Synonyms & Antonyms of poignant
Synonyms:
- rousing
- demonstrative
- cathartic
- significant
- feeling
- sensitive
- theatrical
- melodramatic
- theatric
- responsive
- stimulating
- provoking
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
poignant Sentence Examples
- The poignant melody evoked memories of a lost love.
- The old photograph captured a poignant moment in time.
- His tale of hardship was poignant in its honesty.
- The poignant farewell filled the room with sadness.
- The poignant beauty of the sunset reminded us of life's fleeting nature.
- The poignant words of the poet resonated with my heart.
- The poignant sight of the abandoned child tugged at my emotions.
- The poignant memory of my grandmother brought tears to my eyes.
- The poignant reminder of our mortality inspired me to live fully.
- In the poignant silence, we shared our deepest thoughts and feelings.
FAQs About the word poignant
arousing affect, keenly distressing to the mind or feelingsPricking; piercing; sharp; pungent., Fig.: Pointed; keen; satirical.
emotional, impressive, dramatic, expressive, eloquent,exciting, passionate, inspirational, moving, excitable
unemotional, cold, dispassionate, unaffecting, detached,unemotional, unimpressive, dispassionate, cold, cool
The poignant melody evoked memories of a lost love.
The old photograph captured a poignant moment in time.
His tale of hardship was poignant in its honesty.
The poignant farewell filled the room with sadness.
