Definition of POIGNANT

poignant

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • arousing affect
    • "poignant grief cannot endure forever"
  • keenly distressing to the mind or feelings
    • "poignant anxiety"

Adj

  • Sharp-pointed; keen.
  • Neat; eloquent; applicable; relevant.
  • Evoking strong mental sensation, to the point of distress; emotionally moving.
  • Piquant, pungent.
  • Incisive; penetrating; piercing.
  • Inducing sharp physical pain.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English poynaunt, poynant, borrowed from Anglo-Norman puignant, poynaunt etc., present participle of poindre (“to prick”), from Latin pungō (“prick”). Doublet of pungent.

Scrabble Score: 11

poignant is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
poignant is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
poignant is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

poignant is a valid Words With Friends word