poignant

• Qui évoque une émotion profonde, souvent une tristesse ou une douleur mêlée de beauté ou de tendresse, et qui touche intensément le cœur ou l'esprit.

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.

   touchant au plus profond

   • 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.

   Synonymesbittersweetmelancholymovingplaintivesadtearfultouching

   Antonymesblandindifferenttepidunaffectingunmoving

2. Sharp or piercingC1formal

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

   Piquant, mordant

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

   Synonymesacuteincisivekeenpiercingpiquantpungentsharpstingingtrenchant

   Antonymesblanddullmildtasteless