May 21, 2026
poignant
/ˈpɔɪnjənt/adjective
Producing a strong feeling of sadness or emotional pain.
Example sentences
- “The old letters were a poignant reminder of her late husband.”
- “It was poignant to see her father's handwriting on the old recipe cards.”
The g is silent: 'POYN-yant'. Reserved for bittersweet emotional moments, not physical pain: a poignant reminder, a poignant farewell.