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poignant |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Poignant \Poign"ant\, a. [F., p. pr of poindre to sting, fr L. pungere to prick, sting. See {Pungent}.] 1. Pricking; piercing; sharp; pungent. ``His poignant spear.'' --Spenser. ``Poynaunt sauce.'' --Chaucer. 2. Fig.: Pointed; keen; satirical. His wit . . . became more lively and poignant. --Sir W. Scott. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: poignant adj 1: arousing affect; "the homecoming of the released hostages was an affecting scene"; "poignant grief cannot endure forever"; "his gratitude was simple and touching" [syn: {affecting}, {touching}] 2: keenly distressing to the mind or feelings; "poignant anxiety"
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