poignant suffering, a poignant reminder of one's failures.
SYNONYM(S): severe.poignant sauces, poignant perfumes.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
poign|ant — «POY nuhnt, POYN yuhnt», adjective. 1. very painful; piercing: »poignant suffering, a poignant reminder of one s failures. SYNONYM(S): severe. 2. Figurative. keen; intense: »a subject of poignant interest, a poignant delight … Useful english dictionary
poignant — poign•ant [[t]ˈpɔɪn yənt, ˈpɔɪ nənt[/t]] adj. 1) keenly distressing to the feelings 2) affecting the emotions: a poignant scene[/ex] 3) keen or strong in appeal; sharp; pointed: a subject of poignant interest[/ex] 4) pungent • Etymology:… … From formal English to slang
poignant — poign|ant [ pɔınjənt ] adjective giving you feelings of sadness: The roadside crosses are a poignant reminder of the fatal accidents. a poignant movie … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
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. [1913 Webster] 2. Fig.: Pointed; keen; satirical. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Poignantly — Poign ant*ly, adv. In a poignant manner. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
poignancy — /poyn yeuhn see, poyn euhn /, n., pl. poignancies for 2. 1. the state or condition of being poignant. 2. a poignant moment, event, situation, or the like. [1680 90; POIGN(ANT) + ANCY] * * * … Universalium
émerillon — 1. (é me ri llon, ll mouillées, et non é me ri yon) s. m. Femelle du faucon aesalon, dont le mâle est appelé rochier. HISTORIQUE XIIe s. • Comme l aloe qui ne puet Devant l esmerillon durer, la Charrette, V. 2744. XIIIe s. • Il a non… … Dictionnaire de la Langue Française d'Émile Littré
