English adjective: poignant | |||
1. | poignant arousing affect | ||
Samples | The homecoming of the released hostages was an affecting scene. Poignant grief cannot endure forever. His gratitude was simple and touching. | ||
Synonyms | affecting, touching | ||
Similar | moving | ||
Antonyms | unmoving | ||
2. | poignant keenly distressing to the mind or feelings | ||
Samples | Poignant anxiety. | ||
Similar | painful | ||
Antonyms | painless | ||