poignant
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Definitions ofpoignant
- 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.
Synonyms: distressing, 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.
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