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Synonyms for poignant
ˈpɔɪn yənt, ˈpɔɪ nəntpoignant
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Wiktionary
poignantadjective
Evoking strong mental sensation, to the point of distress; emotionally moving.
Flipping through his high school yearbook evoked many a poignant memory of yesteryear.
Synonyms:
moving, distressing
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Princeton's WordNet
affecting, poignant, touchingadjective
arousing affect
"the homecoming of the released hostages was an affecting scene"; "poignant grief cannot endure forever"; "his gratitude was simple and touching"
poignantadjective
keenly distressing to the mind or feelings
"poignant anxiety"
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Words popularity by usage frequency
| ranking | word | |
|---|---|---|
| #1593 | moving | |
| #3091 | sharp | |
| #3964 | severe | |
| #7014 | affecting | |
| #7174 | intense | |
| #9217 | keen | |
| #11018 | piercing | |
| #11305 | touching | |
| #18316 | biting | |
| #22283 | penetrating | |
| #28144 | poignant | |
| #40176 | stinging | |
| #42423 | distressing | |
| #44050 | harrowing |
How to use poignant in a sentence?
Among all the tragic consequences of depression and war, this suppression of personal self-expression through one's life work is among the most poignant.
The sentiments expressed were very, very strong. Some of them were very poignant.
Sad times are always when you have to bury babies. Thats always a poignant moment.
I'm very pleased that we invited Muslims. We also share their pain, the pain of all those who suffer, in every way, the sentiments expressed were very, very strong. Some of them were very poignant.
There are few sorrows, however poignant, in which a good income is of no avail.
Translations for poignant
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- schmerzhaft, eindringlich, streng, pikant, scharf, packend, treffend, stechend, ergreifend, zugespitzt, spitz, beißend, durchdringend, eindringend, schneidend, schmerzlichGerman
- οξύς, σπαραχτικός, διαπεραστικός, επίπονος, οδυνηρός, αιχμηρός, αιχημρόςGreek
- The English word "poignant" can be translated to Esperanto as "pikanta" or "tutkorpa," depending on the context. "Pikanta" is often used to convey the emotional depth or intensity, while "tutkorpa" is more about a deeply felt experience.Esperanto
- penetrante, incisivo, elocuente, punzo-cortante, conmovedor, puntiagudo, picante, claro, agudoSpanish
- تکان دهندهPersian
- kirpeä, pistävä, pikantti, kärkeväFinnish
- poignantFrench
- tiamhaidhScottish Gaelic
- elevenbe vágóHungarian
- appuntito, emozionante, eloquente, chiaro, toccante, acuto, intenso, commovente, piccante, doloroso, pungente, penetrante, incisivo, affilatoItalian
- נוגע ללבHebrew
- 痛烈な, 辛辣な, 鋭いJapanese
- ಕಟುವಾದKannada
- The English word "poignant" can be translated to Latin as "acerbus" or "difficilis," depending on the context in which it is used. "Acerbus" conveys a sense of bitterness or sharpness, while "difficilis" suggests difficulty or distress. If you providLatin
- whakaarohaMāori
- schrijnendDutch
- wzruszający, cięty, ostryPolish
- emocionante, agudo, claro, penetrante, doloroso, incisivo, eloquente, comovente, pontiagudo, pungente, picantePortuguese
- резкий (о запахе), пронизывающий, острыйRussian
- starkSwedish
- thấm thíaVietnamese
- שאַרףYiddish
- 凄美Chinese
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