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Word: poignant (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Adjective:

  • mostly British inducing sharp physical pain
  • Evoking strong mental sensation, to the point of distress; emotionally moving
  • of a look, or of words piercing
  • of a taste or smell piquant, pungent
  • incisive; penetrating
  • neat; eloquent; applicable; relevant
  • of a weapon etc sharp-pointed; keen.

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