poignant
/ˈpɔɪnjənt/
EN
Evoking a sharp, deeply felt sense of sadness or tender emotion, often with a touching or memorable quality; can also refer to a keenly perceptive or cutting observation.
The photo of their last vacation together was a poignant reminder of happier times before he moved away.
Etymology
Derived from Middle French poignant, the present participle of poindre meaning 'to prick, pierce', which originates from Latin pungere 'to prick, sting'. It entered English in the 14th century originally referring to physical sharpness before evolving to its modern emotional sense.
Translations
简体中文
辛酸的,尖锐深刻的,令人伤感的
繁體中文
辛酸的,尖銳深刻的,令人傷感的
日本語
切ない,痛切な,感慨深い
한국어
가슴 아픈,날카로운,감동적인
Deutsch
ergreifend,schmerzlich,scharf
Español
conmovedor,penetrante,emotivo
Português
comovente,penetrante,pungente
Français
Tiếng Việt
xúc động,đau xót,sâu sắc
Related Words
touchingmovingheartbreakingpiercingbittersweet