poignant |
reproachful |
Related terms |
Poignant is a related term of reproachful.
As adjectives the difference between poignant and reproachful
is that
poignant is (obsolete|of a weapon etc) sharp-pointed; keen while
reproachful is expressing or containing reproach; upbraiding; opprobrious; abusive.
poignant |
brisk |
Related terms |
Poignant is a related term of brisk.
As adjectives the difference between poignant and brisk
is that
poignant is (obsolete|of a weapon etc) sharp-pointed; keen while
brisk is full of liveliness and activity; characterized by quickness of motion or action; lively; spirited; quick.
As a verb brisk is
to make or become lively; to enliven; to animate.
penitent |
poignant |
As adjectives the difference between penitent and poignant
is that
penitent is feeling pain or sorrow on account of sins or offenses; repentant; contrite; sincerely affected by a sense of guilt, and resolved on amendment of life while
poignant is sharp-pointed; keen.
As a noun penitent
is one who repents of sin; one sorrowful on account of his or her transgressions.
potent |
poignant |
As adjectives the difference between potent and poignant
is that
potent is possessing strength while
poignant is sharp-pointed; keen.
As a noun potent
is a heraldic fur formed by a regular tessellation of blue and white T shapes.
poignant |
harrowing |
As adjectives the difference between poignant and harrowing
is that
poignant is (obsolete|of a weapon etc) sharp-pointed; keen while
harrowing is causing pain or distress.
As a verb harrowing is
.
As a noun harrowing is
the process of breaking up earth with a harrow.
gripping |
poignant |
As adjectives the difference between gripping and poignant
is that
gripping is catching the attention; exciting; interesting; absorbing; fascinating while
poignant is (obsolete|of a weapon etc) sharp-pointed; keen.
As a verb gripping
is .
As a noun gripping
is (
pinching and spasmodic pain in the intestines).
pessimistic |
poignant |
As adjectives the difference between pessimistic and poignant
is that
pessimistic is marked by pessimism and little hopefulness; expecting the worst while
poignant is (obsolete|of a weapon etc) sharp-pointed; keen.
poignant |
mawkish |
As adjectives the difference between poignant and mawkish
is that
poignant is sharp-pointed; keen while
mawkish is feeling sick, queasy.
poignant |
pitifully |
As an adjective poignant
is (obsolete|of a weapon etc) sharp-pointed; keen.
As an adverb pitifully is
in a pitiful manner.
poignant |
pity |
As an adjective poignant
is (obsolete|of a weapon etc) sharp-pointed; keen.
As a noun pity is
(uncountable) a feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.
As a verb pity is
to feel pity for (someone or something).
As an interjection pity is
short form of what a pity.
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