transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpȯi-nyənt sometimes ]
ˈpȯi(g)-nənt adjective
Etymology: Middle English poynaunt, from Anglo-French poinant, poignant, present participle of poindre to prick, sting, from Latin pungere — more at pungent
Date: 14th century
1. : pungently pervasive
a poignant perfume
2.
a.
(1) : painfully affecting the feelings : piercing
(2) : deeply affecting : touching
b. : designed to make an impression : cutting
poignant satire
3.
a. : pleasurably stimulating
b. : being to the point : apt
Synonyms: see pungent , moving
• poi·gnant·ly adverb