Poignant: meaning, definitions and examples
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poignant
[ ˈpɔɪnjənt ]
emotions
evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; deeply moving
Synonyms
emotional, heartbreaking, touching
Examples of usage
- Her poignant story brought tears to my eyes.
- The poignant melody reminded me of my childhood.
- The movie's ending was so poignant that it stayed with me for days.
Translations
Translations of the word "poignant" in other languages:
🇵🇹 comovente
🇮🇳 वेदना से भरा
🇩🇪 ergreifend
🇮🇩 menyentuh
🇺🇦 зворушливий
🇵🇱 wzruszający
🇯🇵 感動的な
🇫🇷 poignant
🇪🇸 conmovedor
🇹🇷 dokunaklı
🇰🇷 가슴 아픈
🇸🇦 مؤثر
🇨🇿 dojemný
🇸🇰 dojemný
🇨🇳 感人的
🇸🇮 ganljiv
🇮🇸 snjall
🇰🇿 жүрекке тиетін
🇬🇪 შთამბეჭდავი
🇦🇿 təsirli
🇲🇽 conmovedor
Etymology
The word 'poignant' originated from the Old French word 'poindre' meaning 'to prick'. Over time, it evolved to describe something that pricks or pierces the emotions deeply. The use of 'poignant' in English dates back to the 14th century, and it has retained its powerful emotional connotations through the centuries.