Word meaning
poignant
adjective · POIN-yunt
What does poignant mean?
Poignant means evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.
Poignant in a sentence
“The film ends with a poignant scene at the train station.”
Synonyms for poignant
- moving
- touching
- affecting
Where does poignant come from?
From Old French poindre, "to prick."
How to remember poignant
- Say it out loud a few times: POIN-yunt.
- Write one sentence of your own using poignant, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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