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Poignant vs Reproachful - What's the difference?

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 vs Brisk - What's the difference?

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 vs Poignant - What's the difference?

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 vs Poignant - What's the difference?

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 vs Harrowing - What's the difference?

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

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As a noun harrowing is

the process of breaking up earth with a harrow.

Gripping vs Poignant - What's the difference?

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 vs Poignant - What's the difference?

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 vs Mawkish - What's the difference?

poignant | mawkish |


As adjectives the difference between poignant and mawkish

is that poignant is sharp-pointed; keen while mawkish is feeling sick, queasy.

Poignant vs Pitifully - What's the difference?

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 vs Pity - What's the difference?

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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