poignant
Translation
poignant, touching, moving
Examples
The film's ending was particularly poignant.
The film's ending was particularly poignant.
She felt a poignant sense of regret.
She felt a poignant sense of regret.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is poignant (sth.) is emotionally moving The scene was very poignant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: touching, moving, sad; Antonyms: cheerful, unaffecting
Etymology
From Old French 'poignant', from 'poindre' (to prick, sting), from Latin 'pungere'. It 'pricks' or 'stings' the emotions.
Memory Tips
Think of a sharp 'point' that 'pricks' your heart with a feeling of sadness or nostalgia.