Poignant Synonyms and Antonyms

poinyənt
Touching
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. moving
  2. touching
  3. piquant
  4. pungent
  5. sharp
  6. emotional
  7. spicy
  8. piercing
  9. zesty
Antonyms:
  1. unaffecting
  2. soothing
  3. calm
  4. pleasant
  5. numb
Arousing deep emotion, especially pity or sorrow; touching:
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. moving

Words Related to Poignant

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Poignant Sentence Examples

  • 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.

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