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poignant adjective

  /ˈpɔɪnjənt/ , /ˈpɔɪnənt/ , /ˈpɔɪɡnənt/ , [ˈpɔɪɲ.ənt]
  • Neat; eloquent; applicable; relevant.
 acuto, chiaro, eloquente, penetrante
  • (figuratively, of a look, word) Incisive; penetrating; piercing.
 acuto, incisivo, penetrante
  • (obsolete, of a weapon, etc.) Sharp-pointed; keen.
 affilato, appuntito
  • Evoking strong mental sensation, to the point of distress; emotionally moving.
 commovente, emozionante, intenso, toccante
  • (chiefly, Britain, dated) Inducing sharp physical pain.
 doloroso
  • (figuratively, of a smell, taste) Piquant, pungent.
 piccante, pungente
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