Poignant is an English word with synonyms like affecting or touching. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.
Poignant meaning
- Sharp-pointed; keen.
- Neat; eloquent; applicable; relevant.
- Evoking strong mental sensation, to the point of distress; emotionally moving.
Using Poignant
- The main meaning on this page is: Sharp-pointed; keen. | Neat; eloquent; applicable; relevant. | Evoking strong mental sensation, to the point of distress; emotionally moving.
- Useful related words include: affecting, touching, moving, painful.
- In the example corpus, poignant often appears in combinations such as: as poignant, the poignant, poignant and.
Context around Poignant
- Average sentence length in these examples: 26 words
- Position in the sentence: 6 start, 8 middle, 6 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Poignant
- In this selection, "poignant" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 26 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, particularly, especially, remains, moment, anniversary and scenes stand out and add context to how "poignant" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a particularly poignant conclusion the and a poignant example of. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "poignant" sits close to words such as breezy, controversies and dearly, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with poignant
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
A third added: 'That was particularly poignant to me. (9 words)
But more than poignant and historic, Lee's victory was classy. (11 words)
As the pair talked, in a poignant moment, Harry told Darrell: 'I'm so happy you're here'. (18 words)
Any death on our roads is a tragedy, but it is always especially poignant when it involves a young person with their full life ahead of them – and with so much to look forward to, given he was due to become a father for the first time. (47 words)
And yet in 2023 the most mature, poignant and thoughtful narratives I experienced were the interactive ones — whether they tackled major topics or were simply about the joy, vulnerability and curiosity that comes from entering a playful state. (38 words)
As he grapples with the ghosts of his past and the clash of his newfound convictions, Thors becomes an embodiment of conflicting emotions, offering viewers a poignant portrayal of inner turmoil and the complexities of human nature. (37 words)
Example sentences (20)
After her friend Sandra Condito informed her of the poignant anniversary, Eva took to Instagram to mark the special occasion.
Also poignant is the appearance of David Gulpilil as Nullah’s grandfather and it’s fun to watch former industry stalwarts Bill Hunter and Ray Barrett having a good time in the Darwin sequence.
Also returning is Val Kilmer as Tom "Iceman" Kazansky, who gets one of the most poignant scenes in the film.
Although his intervention in the film is short, Damon's performance as Private Ryan remains poignant and pivotal for the film.
Although this ending does have a particularly poignant conclusion, the sequence of events leading up to still doesn't adhere to the standard of writing most fans have grown used to.
And following in the footsteps of iconic children's films like Shrek and Toy Story, parents added that several new animations they'd dreaded being dragged to turned out to be poignant, even funny hidden gems.
And yet in 2023 the most mature, poignant and thoughtful narratives I experienced were the interactive ones — whether they tackled major topics or were simply about the joy, vulnerability and curiosity that comes from entering a playful state.
Any death on our roads is a tragedy, but it is always especially poignant when it involves a young person with their full life ahead of them – and with so much to look forward to, given he was due to become a father for the first time.
A poignant example of this was the lack of volunteers to assume the role of Prime Minister after Mr. Mahinda Rajapaksa’s resignation.
As he grapples with the ghosts of his past and the clash of his newfound convictions, Thors becomes an embodiment of conflicting emotions, offering viewers a poignant portrayal of inner turmoil and the complexities of human nature.
As Messi’s path leads him towards the next chapter of his career, his experience in Rosario serves as a poignant reminder of his indelible impact on the world of football.
As the pair talked, in a poignant moment, Harry told Darrell: 'I'm so happy you're here'.
A third added: 'That was particularly poignant to me.
Audiences worldwide are invited to experience this poignant tale of love and connection when it streams on Amazon Prime starting Sept. 6, according to the release.
But more than poignant and historic, Lee's victory was classy.
By the final verse, the suitcase of songs is ‘tattered and torn and falling apart’, a poignant metaphor for Alan’s mind.
Caer Bryn is especially poignant for Llandrindod Wells-born frontman Stevie Yeomans; the song draws its name from a smallholding his family owned in Powys in the 1980s.
Cohen's incredible story of survival through multiple concentration camps, including Auschwitz, was a poignant moment during the address.
Colours play a poignant role in Chinese culture as they represent multiple qualities and ideas that were formed over thousands of years ago.
Derek's return was one of the most poignant, as the episodes saw him and Meredith get a fantasy wedding they never had in real life.
Common combinations with poignant
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: