Dictionary

adjective

Definitions

1. Of a weapon, etc.: sharp-pointed; keen.

2. Neat; eloquent; applicable; relevant.

   Example: A poignant reply will garner more credence than hours of blown smoke.

3. Evoking strong mental sensation, to the point of distress; emotionally moving.

   Example: Flipping through his high school yearbook evoked many a poignant memory of yesteryear.

   Synonyms:distressingmoving

4. Of a smell or taste: piquant, pungent.