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Discerning vs Poignant - What's the difference?

discerning | poignant | Related terms |

Discerning is a related term of poignant.


As adjectives the difference between discerning and poignant

is that discerning is of keen insight or good judgement; perceptive while poignant is (obsolete|of a weapon etc) sharp-pointed; keen.

As a verb discerning

is .

As a noun discerning

is discernment.

Sa vs Poignant - What's the difference?

sa | poignant |


As a noun sa

is salt.

As an adjective poignant is

(obsolete|of a weapon etc) sharp-pointed; keen.

Tart vs Poignant - What's the difference?

tart | poignant | Related terms |

Tart is a related term of poignant.


As adjectives the difference between tart and poignant

is that tart is sharp to the taste; acid; sour while poignant is (obsolete|of a weapon etc) sharp-pointed; keen.

As a noun tart

is a type of small open pie, or piece of pastry, containing jelly or conserve; a sort of fruit pie or tart can be (british|slang) a prostitute.

As a verb tart

is to practice prostitution.

Poignant vs Harsh - What's the difference?

poignant | harsh | Related terms |

Poignant is a related term of harsh.


As adjectives the difference between poignant and harsh

is that poignant is (obsolete|of a weapon etc) sharp-pointed; keen while harsh is unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses.

As a verb harsh is

(slang) to negatively criticize.

Poignant vs Doleful - What's the difference?

poignant | doleful |


As adjectives the difference between poignant and doleful

is that poignant is (obsolete|of a weapon etc) sharp-pointed; keen while doleful is filled with grief, mournful, bringing feelings of sadness.

Poignant vs Abusive - What's the difference?

poignant | abusive | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between poignant and abusive

is that poignant is sharp-pointed; keen while abusive is wrongly used; perverted; misapplied; unjust; illegal.

Acute vs Poignant - What's the difference?

acute | poignant | Related terms |

Acute is a related term of poignant.


As a verb acute

is .

As an adjective poignant is

(obsolete|of a weapon etc) sharp-pointed; keen.

Poignant vs Ardent - What's the difference?

poignant | ardent | Related terms |

Poignant is a related term of ardent.


As adjectives the difference between poignant and ardent

is that poignant is (obsolete|of a weapon etc) sharp-pointed; keen while ardent is full of ardor; fervent, passionate.

Poignant vs Clever - What's the difference?

poignant | clever | Related terms |

Poignant is a related term of clever.


As adjectives the difference between poignant and clever

is that poignant is (obsolete|of a weapon etc) sharp-pointed; keen while clever is nimble with hands or body; skillful; adept.

Poignant vs Salient - What's the difference?

poignant | salient |


As adjectives the difference between poignant and salient

is that poignant is sharp-pointed; keen while salient is worthy of note; pertinent or relevant.

As a noun salient is

an outwardly projecting part of a fortification, trench system, or line of defense.

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