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poignant Definition and Meaning in English (poignant definition)

adjective
Synonyms:movingtouchingemotional
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Poignant definition: Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret, often in a touching or moving way.

Definitions of Poignant

  1. 1adjective

    Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret, often in a touching or moving way.

Example Sentences

“The film told a poignant story of love and loss.”

“Her poignant farewell brought tears to everyone's eyes.”

“It was a poignant reminder of their shared past.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

unaffectingunemotionalindifferentunmoving

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nounpoignancy
adverbpoignantly

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Poignant definition: Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret, often in a touching or moving way.
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