poignant
adjectiveHow many syllables in poignant?
There are 2 syllables in the word poignant.How to pronounce poignant:
Definition of poignant:
- poignant (adjective):
- arousing affect.
- deeply affecting touching
- painfully affecting the feelings piercing
Synonyms for poignant:
affecting
agonizing
bitter
distressing
dramatic
eloquent
emotional
excitable
exciting
expressive
gut-wrenching
harrowing
heart-rending
heartbreaking
impactful
impressive
inspirational
intense
meaningful
moving
painful
passionate
pathetic
sad
stirring
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Antonyms for poignant:
affectless
aloof
apathetic
average
blah
blunt
businesslike
callous
calm
cheerful
chill
clinical
cold
cold-blooded
coldhearted
collected
commonsensical
composed
controlled
cool
cool, calm and collected
cool-headed
cynical
deadpan
detached
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