yənt
–adjective
1. keenly distressing to the feelings: poignant regret.
2. keen or strong in mental appeal: a subject of poignant interest.
3. affecting or moving the emotions: a poignant scene.
4. pungent to the smell: poignant cooking odors.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME poynaunt < MF poignant, prp. of poindre < L pungere to prick, pierce. See pungent, -ant
1350–1400; ME poynaunt < MF poignant, prp. of poindre < L pungere to prick, pierce. See pungent, -ant
—Related forms
poign·ant·ly, adverb
un·poign·ant, adjective
un·poign·ant·ly, adverb
—Synonyms 1. intense, sincere, heartfelt. 4. piquant, sharp.
—Antonyms 1, 2. mild.
sentence: November 11th is an especially poignant day for many Canadians and Americans alike....lest we forget.
...don't forget to remember!
sentence: November 11th is an especially poignant day for many Canadians and Americans alike....lest we forget.
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...don't forget to remember!
