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poignant
Synonyms and Antonyms of poignant
1
having the power to affect the feelings or sympathies
2
sharp and pleasantly stimulating to the mind or senses
fiery, gingery, hot, peppery, vinegary
biting, bitter, cutting, mordant, trenchant
animating, energizing, enlightening, exciting, galvanizing, invigorating, piquing, provocative, provoking
ambrosial, appetizing, delectable, delicious, luscious, palatable, scrumptious, toothsome
absorbing, arresting, engaging, engrossing, enthralling, fascinating, gripping, interesting, intriguing, riveting
Synonym Discussion of poignant
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- a cheese with a pungent odor
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- a piquant sauce
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- felt a poignant sense of loss
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- spontaneous, racy prose
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