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.

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 the …

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

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 emotions: a …

Dec 27, 2025 · (figuratively, of a smell, taste) Piquant, pungent. (figuratively, of a look, word) Incisive; penetrating; piercing. His comments were poignant and witty. (chiefly British, dated) Inducing sharp …

Something that is poignant touches you deeply. Watching a poignant YouTube video about baby penguins chasing their mothers, for example, might give you a lump in your throat. Poignant comes …

Jun 12, 2025 · "Poignant" is an adjective that modifies nouns to express deep emotional impact or sharpness. Its related forms include the adverb "poignantly" and the noun "poignancy," which …