poignant
/ˈpɔɪn.jənt/
poignant
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- 1.
evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret
"It was a poignant reminder of how much he had changed."
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The old photos were poignant memories.
The old photos were poignant memories.
It was a poignant moment when they said goodbye.
It was a poignant moment when they said goodbye.
The documentary explored the poignant struggles of refugees.
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How do you pronounce poignant?
poignant is pronounced [/ˈpɔɪn.jənt/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does poignant mean?
poignant means "poignant". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is poignant?
poignant is a Advanced-level word.
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Example: "The old photos were poignant memories." — used to mean "poignant".
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