Definition of Poignent
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.
2. Fig.: Pointed; keen; satirical.
His wit . . . became more lively and
poignant. Sir W. Scott.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- inducing physical pain; distressing; emotionally moving
Flipping through his high school yearbook evoked many a poignant memory of yesteryear.
- incisive; penetrating
His comments were poignant and witty.
- neat; eloquent; applicable; relevant
A poignant reply will garner more credance than hours of blown smoke.
- pleasantly intense
- (archaic) piquant, pungently aromatic
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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