[ 'pɔɪnjənt ]
■ adjective
1》 evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.
2》 archaic sharp or pungent in taste or smell.
Derivatives
poignance noun
poignancy noun
~ly adverb
Origin
ME: from OFr., lit. 'pricking', pres. participle of poindre , from L. pungere 'to prick'.