Poignant (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Keenly distressing to the mind or feelings; "poignant anxiety".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Related Words

• Poignancy (noun)
• Poignance (noun)

Meaning ²

Arousing affect; "the homecoming of the released hostages was an affecting scene"; "poignant grief cannot endure forever"; "his gratitude was simple and touching".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Touching
• Affecting

Related Words

• Poignancy (noun)