Found 3 items, similar to poignant.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: poignant pedas, perih, tajam
English → English (WordNet) Definition: poignant poignant adj 1: arousing affect; “the homecoming of the released hostages was an affecting scene”; “poignant grief cannot endure forever”; “his gratitude was simple and touching” [syn: affecting, touching] 2: keenly distressing to the mind or feelings; “poignant anxiety”
English → English (gcide) Definition: Poignant Poignant \Poign"ant\, a. [F., p. pr. of poindre to sting, fr. L. pungere to prick, sting. See Pungent.] 1. Pricking; piercing; sharp; pungent. “His poignant spear.” --Spenser. “Poynaunt sauce.” --Chaucer. [1913 Webster] 2. Fig.: Pointed; keen; satirical. [1913 Webster] His wit . . . became more lively and poignant. --Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster]