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- Poignant -
pronounced [poin-yuh
nt, poi-nuhnt]
pronounced [poin-yuh
nt, poi-nuhnt]adjective
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
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/poignant
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
late 14c., "painful to physical or mental feeling," from O.Fr. poignant (13c.), prp. of poindre "to prick, sting," from L. pungere "to prick" (see pungent).
1, 2. mild.
Related Words
affecting, touching
Synonyms
1. intense, sincere, heartfelt. 4. piquant, sharp.
Antonyms 1. intense, sincere, heartfelt. 4. piquant, sharp.
1, 2. mild.
Related Words
affecting, touching
