poignant

Pronunciation

• (UK) (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈpɔɪn.jənt/ or /ˈpɔɪɲ.ənt/

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• Hyphenation: poign‧ant; poi‧gnant

Adjective

Positive poignant

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If something is poignant, it gives you sadness and regret.

   Our walk through the graveyard was a poignant reminder of life's shortness.

2. If something says something poignant, it is sharp, surprising, and accurate.

   His poignant remark ended the argument.