Poignant — synonyms, definition

1. poignant (a)

acid acrimonious affecting biting bitter caustic cutting dire emotional expressive exquisite grievous heartfelt ill-natured ill-tempered incisive inspiring intense keen knowing • • •

2. poignant (Adjective)

poignant (Adjective) — Arousing affect. ex. "poignant grief cannot endure forever"

poignant (Adjective) — Keenly distressing to the mind or feelings. ex. "poignant anxiety"