Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Poignant.
How to pronounce poignant:
AU
US
Poignant - as an adjective satellite
Arousing affect
Example: "The homecoming of the released hostages was an affecting scene"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
affecting18touching14Keenly distressing to the mind or feelings
Example: "Poignant anxiety"
Poignant - as an adjective
Of a weapon, etc.: sharp-pointed; keen.
Neat; eloquent; applicable; relevant.
Example: "A poignant reply will garner more credence than hours of blown smoke."
Evoking strong mental sensation, to the point of distress; emotionally moving.
Example: "Flipping through his high school yearbook evoked many a poignant memory of yesteryear."
Of a smell or taste: piquant, pungent.
Of a look, or of words: incisive; penetrating; piercing.
Example: "His comments were poignant and witty."
Inducing sharp physical pain.
Example Sentences
"The movie's ending was so poignant that it brought tears to my eyes."
"The poignant melody of the song touched the hearts of everyone in the audience."
"Her poignant speech about poverty made us rethink our privileges."
"The photo album was filled with poignant memories of her childhood."
"The old couple shared a poignant moment as they held hands for the last time."
Word Game Points
Is POIGNANT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, poignant is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
POIGNANT has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is POIGNANT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, poignant is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPOIGNANT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is POIGNANT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, poignant is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPOIGNANT has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
