poignant

• Beschreibt etwas, das ein scharfes Gefühl von Trauer oder Bedauern hervorruft, oft auf tief bewegende oder ergreifende Weise.

Describes something that evokes a keen sense of sadness or regret, often in a deeply touching or moving way.

1. Emotionally movingC1formal

   Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; deeply touching.

   Ergreifend

   • The film's ending was particularly poignant and left the audience in tears.
   • She shared a poignant story about her childhood.
   • His poignant words reminded us of the fragility of life.

   Synonymebittersweetmelancholymovingplaintivesadtearfultouching

   Antonymeblandindifferenttepidunaffectingunmoving

2. Sharp or piercingC1formal

   Sharp or pungent in taste or smell; also used metaphorically for sharp wit or perception.

   Scharf oder stechend

   • The poignant aroma of the spices filled the kitchen.
   • His poignant criticism cut through the debate.
   • The cheese had a poignant, tangy flavor.

   Synonymeacuteincisivekeenpiercingpiquantpungentsharpstingingtrenchant

   Antonymeblanddullmildtasteless