poignant Synonyms

poignant Meaning

Wordnet

poignant (s)

arousing affect

keenly distressing to the mind or feelings

Webster

poignant (a.)

Pricking; piercing; sharp; pungent.

Fig.: Pointed; keen; satirical.

FAQs About the word poignant

arousing affect, keenly distressing to the mind or feelingsPricking; piercing; sharp; pungent., Fig.: Pointed; keen; satirical.

emotional, impressive, touching, affecting,exciting, meaningful, inspirational, expressive, moving, impactful

unaffecting, dispassionate, unimpressive, cool,unemotional, cool, dispassionate, unimpressive, detached, cold

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.