Poignant Definition And Meaning

poignant suggests something is sharply or piercingly effective in stirring one's emotions.

POIGNANT definition: keenly distressing to the feelings. See examples of poignant used in a sentence.

Definition of poignant adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

POIGNANT meaning: 1. causing or having a very sharp feeling of sadness: 2. causing or having a very sharp feeling of…. Learn more.

Something 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 …

poignant, adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

affecting the emotions: a poignant scene in the movie. keenly distressing to the feelings: poignant regret. keen or strong in mental appeal: a subject of poignant interest. affecting or moving the …

2. to the point; cutting or piercing: poignant wit. 3. keen or pertinent in mental appeal: a poignant subject.

Britannica Dictionary definition of POIGNANT [more poignant; most poignant] : causing a strong feeling of sadness a poignant moment

poignant meaning, definition, what is poignant: making you feel sad or full of pity: Learn more.