What are synonyms for poignant?
synonyms for poignant
- bitter.
- disturbing.
- emotional.
- heartbreaking.
- heartrending.
- moving.
- passionate.
- pathetic.
What’s an antonym for poignant?
What is the opposite of poignant?
| unaffecting | unemotional |
|---|---|
| blunt | calm |
| cheerful | dull |
| happy | indifferent |
| numb | pleasant |
Is poignant a positive word?
As far as I know, poignant does have a positive connotation, meaning something that is moving or touching but also slightly painful. One wouldn’t describe an event as a ‘poignant tribute’ if it had a negative connotation.
What does poyant mean?
Poyant], delectable, sharp in savour.
Can you describe a person as poignant?
poignant – Definition of poignant – online dictionary powered by PowerVocabularyBuilder.com.
How do you use the word poignant?
Poignant sentence example
- The moment was too poignant to be amusing.
- It was one of many poignant moments.
- It was a poignant portrayal of the effects of a war that touched every aspect of society.
- Some of his most poignant and most enchanting letters were written during this romantic period of his life.
What can be poignant?
1a(1) : painfully affecting the feelings : piercing. (2) : deeply affecting : touching. b : designed to make an impression : cutting poignant satire. 2a : pleasurably stimulating. b : being to the point : apt.
What does poignant beautiful mean?
Something that is poignant affects you deeply and makes you feel sadness or regret. adj. …a poignant combination of beautiful surroundings and tragic history.
What does poignant support mean?
1a(1) : painfully affecting the feelings : piercing. (2) : deeply affecting : touching. b : designed to make an impression : cutting poignant satire. 2a : pleasurably stimulating.
How do you use poignant?
Poignant in a Sentence 🔉
- Because the poignant movie reminded me of my painful childhood, it made me cry.
- Water pollution is a poignant example of how little people care about our environment.
- Since my mother’s death, looking at her pictures has become a very poignant experience for me.