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poignant
adjective
arousing affect
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 8
- Starts with
- P
- Ends with
- T
- Contains
- OIGNAN
- Scrabble score
- 11
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈpɔɪn.jənt
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Meaning
Definitions
adjective
arousing affect
“the homecoming of the released hostages was an affecting scene”
adjective
keenly distressing to the mind or feelings
“poignant anxiety”
In context
Example Sentences
the homecoming of the released hostages was an affecting scene
poignant grief cannot endure forever
his gratitude was simple and touching
poignant anxiety
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