Word Finder - poignant

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Of a weapon, etc.: sharp-pointed; keen.

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Neat; eloquent; applicable; relevant.

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A poignant reply will garner more credence than hours of blown smoke.

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Evoking strong mental sensation, to the point of distress; emotionally moving.

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Flipping through his high school yearbook evoked many a poignant memory of yesteryear.

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• distressing
• moving

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Of a smell or taste: piquant, pungent.

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Of a look, or of words: incisive; penetrating; piercing.

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His comments were poignant and witty.

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Inducing sharp physical pain.

The moment was too poignant to be amusing.

It was one of many poignant moments.

It was a poignant portrayal of the effects of a war that touched every aspect of society.

Some of his most poignant and most enchanting letters were written during this romantic period of his life.

Old Man Adam's wise words have become very poignant indeed.

It was a poignant memoir of their lost life together.

Click to see some rather poignant pictures of the wreckage surrounding the place.

The memory was poignant, overshadowed by events that took place after she told Alex she was expecting.

Their second song, "Out in the Woods," is unbearably poignant with aching cello and strange, pained Eastern European strings.

The north and east owned a terrific influence, making all pain more poignant, all sorrow sadder.

Again, the subtext of betrayal gives a deeply poignant edge to this teaching.

They were poignant lyrics, powerfully sung by Marlena.

There is a particularly poignant moment in "The Wind in the Willows."

Like a dream, you usually only remember the best bits; recollecting those memories that are most poignant.

The story is made poignant by the fact that the plane was stripped for souvenirs despite the tragedy.

More than 50 years later she went there to see his grave and wrote a poignant memoir of their lost life together.

The tidings of the death of his rebellious son filled the heart of David with the most poignant grief.

The poignant ballad had Chip Taylor beckoning a young lady from the audience called Florence.

It is poignant to see a so down-to-earth a domestic tragedy acted out against so historical a backdrop.

I'd like to remind you of a poster produced by the Campaign Against the Arms Trade, which I found particularly poignant.

Working on the film has made the whole thing seem more poignant.

A row of three simple crosses to the north of the kirk are especially poignant.

Yellow has also been adopted as the official ribbon color for military support, especially for deployed troops, and using a canary diamond in an engagement ring can be very poignant for a couple separated by military deployments.

His sudden death was felt, not only throughout the empire but throughout the world, with even more poignant emotion than that of Queen Victoria herself, for his personality had been much more in the forefront.

The more personal you can make your letter, the more poignant and compelling it will be.

This collection of twelve stories of notable wrecks which befell Portuguese ships between 1552 and 1604 contains that of the galleon " St John " on the Natal coast, an event which inspired Corte-Rears epic poem as well as some poignant stanzas in The Lusiads, and the tales form a model of simple spontaneous popular writing.

Every now and then, someone will echo something clever or funny, or undeniably poignant.

Yet it is not emotionally barren, as this might suggest, but surprisingly poignant.

Anti-Slavery Pottery Figure makes £ 4,800 at Auction This poignant pottery figure was made to commemorate the abolition of the slave trade by Parliament.

His nautical travelog is filled with poignant and dryly humorous snapshots of Scotland.

In addition to Ayesha's personal tragedy, there is a poignant vignette detailing a young boy's infatuation with a mummified woman.

A great songwriter can write words and music that transcend any genre, and Claire's poignant lyrics and strong melodies are perfect evidence.

The theater company aims to create a rich plethora of poignant, beautiful, accessible and honest theater productions.

A more poignant reminder of Britain's past is the profusion of latin sparrows.

The thought that the composer would never actually hear the symphony made it a very poignant occasion.

There is also a lovely bonus track, ' Stargazer ', originally from the band's first album, with added poignant violins.

Blind Blake neatly picking out impeccable ragtime piano tunes or the poignant strident slide of Tampa Red.

The focus on food and water served as a poignant reminder that trade is not just about economics and business.

There is also a lovely bonus track, ' Stargazer ', originally from the band 's first album, with added poignant violins.

Shakespeare's humorous and poignant story is now a musical!

The San Francisco edition of this show remains particularly poignant as gay roommate Pedro Zamora brought to light LGBT rights as well as AIDS awareness and education.

The crown of thorns ring offers a poignant look into the heart of Christ that is sure to thrill Christians.

Really, the writing is a perfect balance, equally parts fresh and poignant while also maintaining a healthy sense of both nostalgia and humor.The plot, for those unfamiliar with the game, revolves around a dark knight named Cecil.

A silhouette clipart of praise dance is especially poignant because it brings forth a dimension of dramatic art.

I think the most poignant moment for many people is when the piece finally arrives at their home and they get to open it for the first time and see it.

Poignant gals with a jaded, tough side have the mysterious ability to look cool while convincing the world they invested little care or effort.

Check the schedule beforehand, to see if you will be able to visit the Immigration Station and other poignant landmarks the island offers.

Perhaps it was used in the wedding of a family member or close friend, or is poignant for other reasons.

Instead, you'll have to stick to a poignant four or five words.

Different women will have different stories, whether they're poignant, funny or a combination.