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poignant

The word “poignant” has 2 syllables: poi-gnant

It's pronounced as /ˈpɔɪnjənt/

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In the thesaurus, “poignant” has 101 synonyms and 57 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for poignant along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for poignant

Antonyms for poignant

Meanings of poignant

  • adjective
    1. Of a weapon, etc.: sharp-pointed; keen.
    2. Neat; eloquent; applicable; relevant.
    3. Evoking strong mental sensation, to the point of distress; emotionally moving.
    4. Of a smell or taste: piquant, pungent.
    5. Of a look, or of words: incisive; penetrating; piercing.
    6. Inducing sharp physical pain.

Example Sentences

  • The movie ended with a poignant scene that moved everyone to tears.
  • His speech was poignant, capturing both hope and regret.
  • The photograph served as a poignant reminder of their childhood.
  • There was something deeply poignant about the farewell.
  • The letter contained a poignant message of love and loss.

On this page you'll find 158 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to poignant, such as: absorbing, acrid, acute, affecting, agitating, agonizing, ambrosial.

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