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ISEE/SSAThard
poignant
evoking a strong feeling, especially sadness
Synonyms
- touching
- moving
- affecting
Antonyms
- unaffecting
- dull
poignant in a sentence
The poignant scene moved several people to tears.
The film's poignant ending left no dry eye.
Where it comes from
From Latin pungere 'to prick'
Memory hook
POIGNANT moments PUNCH the heart.
Read it in context
- The Archive in Wood Science