poignantly
adjectiveHow many syllables in poignantly?
There are 3 syllables in the word poignantly.How to pronounce poignantly:
Definition of poignantly:
- poignantly (adjective):
- deeply affecting touching
- painfully affecting the feelings piercing
Synonyms for poignantly:
plaintivelyharshlyruefullypainfullyglumlymoroselysadlydespairinglysharplysorrowfullyShow 14 more
Antonyms for poignantly:
stoicallycallouslybluntlydispassionatelynumblyserenelysoberlyapatheticallyflatlyindifferentlyShow 15 more
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