poignant

Meanings

• Adjective

  Evoking strong feelings, especially sadness or nostalgia.

  - "The old photograph was a poignant reminder of happier times."
  - "Her poignant words touched the hearts of everyone in the room."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈpɔɪn.jənt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

distressing , moving

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with poignant
mountain , painting , raining , staining

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Variants

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poignant , poignantly

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Etymology

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From the French word poignant, meaning sharp or painful, derived from the Latin word poenire, meaning to suffer or to pay.

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Trivia

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1. The word poignant comes from the Latin word poenire, which means 'to suffer' or 'to pay'.

2. Poignant works of art, literature, and music can evoke strong emotional responses, making them memorable and impactful.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pathos: An emotional response, particularly one that is strong or profound. Poignant works often elicit a strong sense of pathos in their audience.

2. Nostalgia: A sentimental longing for the past. Poignant works can evoke feelings of nostalgia, making the audience reflect on past experiences and emotions.

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Quotes

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1. … this movie isn't a soft-pedaled, "poignant" tale of addiction and recovery—it's just about the addiction.

   - David Crowley,{it}Vibe{/it},June 2001

2. I've witnessed the "poignant" efforts of young whites striving to conform to the vague tenets of the mainstream, taking crushingly dull jobs, settling down with the least challenging of spouses …

   - Jake Lamar,{it}UTNE Reader{/it},May/June 1992

3. … a new and sharper and most "poignant" sense of loss for that broken musical instrument which had once been my leg.

   - Oliver Sacks,{it}A Leg to Stand On{/it},1984

4. In a "poignant" attempt to split the difference between the two camps, Justices Breyer and David Souter tried to prevent the Court from destroying itself.

   - Jeffrey Rosen,{it}New Republic{/it},25 Dec. 2000

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Culture

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The word poignant has been used extensively in literature to describe emotions, particularly sadness and nostalgia. In art, poignant works often evoke strong emotional responses. Poignant music can bring tears to one's eyes.

How to Memorize "poignant"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a sharp, painful feeling in your heart when you come across the word poignant. Imagine a poignant moment in your life and recall the emotions you felt during that moment.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word poignant with strong emotions, particularly sadness or nostalgia. Imagine a poignant scene from a movie or book and recall the emotions it elicited.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Poignant: Pain In My Heart' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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