poignant

• Algo que provoca una sensación aguda de tristeza o pesar, a menudo de un modo profundamente conmovedor o emotivo. Se aplica a situaciones, momentos o expresiones que tocan el corazón y dejan una impresión duradera.

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.

   conmovedor

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbittersweetmelancholymovingplaintivesadtearfultouching

   Antónimosblandindifferenttepidunaffectingunmoving

2. Sharp or piercingC1formal

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

   Punzante, agudo o penetrante

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

   Sinónimosacuteincisivekeenpiercingpiquantpungentsharpstingingtrenchant

   Antónimosblanddullmildtasteless