poignant

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poignant  /ˈpɔ ɪn jənt/ ? Meaning of "poignant"

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Definition(s):

  1. (adj) arousing affect
  2. (adj) keenly distressing to the mind or feelings

Synonym(s)

touching

Derived Word(s)

poignancy

Usage(s):

  1. Her poignant personal story drew a lot of attention in the media.
  2. The author talked about his first novel, a delicate, poignant modern romance about a shy village girl.
  3. The poignant tale of love ended in a tragedy with both the lovers jumping off the cliff to escape ostracism.

Quotes

  1. "He had an inexhaustible supply of stories - most funny, many poignant, all with a point or a punch line," Gibson said.
    on Jun 29, 2007 By: Charles Gibson Source: Forbes

  2. "It's not only a celebration of my past but also a bridge to the future," Williams said to Hello Magazine. "The fact that part of the future includes a name from my past makes it all the more poignant for me."
    on Jun 30, 2010 By: Robbie Williams Source: Accidental Sexiness (blog)

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