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Sour vs Poignant - What's the difference?

sour | poignant | Related terms |

Sour is a related term of poignant.


As adjectives the difference between sour and poignant

is that sour is having an acidic, sharp or tangy taste while poignant is (obsolete|of a weapon etc) sharp-pointed; keen.

As a noun sour

is the sensation of a sour taste.

As a verb sour

is (label) to make sour.

Poignant vs Fiery - What's the difference?

poignant | fiery | Related terms |

Poignant is a related term of fiery.


As adjectives the difference between poignant and fiery

is that poignant is (obsolete|of a weapon etc) sharp-pointed; keen while fiery is of or relating to fire.

Acid vs Poignant - What's the difference?

acid | poignant | Related terms |

Acid is a related term of poignant.


As adjectives the difference between acid and poignant

is that acid is acid; sour; tart (having a sharp taste such as that of vinegar or a lemon) while poignant is (obsolete|of a weapon etc) sharp-pointed; keen.

As a noun acid

is acid (a food with a sharp taste).

Melancholic vs Poignant - What's the difference?

melancholic | poignant |


As adjectives the difference between melancholic and poignant

is that melancholic is filled with or affected by melancholy—great sadness or depression, especially of a thoughtful or introspective nature while poignant is (obsolete|of a weapon etc) sharp-pointed; keen.

As a noun melancholic

is a person who is habitually melancholy.

Poignant vs Pivotal - What's the difference?

poignant | pivotal |


As adjectives the difference between poignant and pivotal

is that poignant is (obsolete|of a weapon etc) sharp-pointed; keen while pivotal is of, relating to, or being a pivot.

Poignant vs Accurate - What's the difference?

poignant | accurate |


As adjectives the difference between poignant and accurate

is that poignant is (obsolete|of a weapon etc) sharp-pointed; keen while accurate is in exact or careful conformity to truth; the result of care or pains; free from failure, error, or defect; exact; as, an accurate'' calculator; an ''accurate'' measure; ''accurate expression, knowledge, etc.

Poignant vs Casual - What's the difference?

poignant | casual |


As adjectives the difference between poignant and casual

is that poignant is (obsolete|of a weapon etc) sharp-pointed; keen while casual is happening by chance.

As a noun casual is

(british|nz) a worker who is only working for a company occasionally, not as its permanent employee.

Poignant vs Contemptuous - What's the difference?

poignant | contemptuous |


As adjectives the difference between poignant and contemptuous

is that poignant is (obsolete|of a weapon etc) sharp-pointed; keen while contemptuous is showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.

Poignant vs Contingencies - What's the difference?

poignant | contingencies |


As an adjective poignant

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

As a noun contingencies is

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Heartbroken vs Poignant - What's the difference?

heartbroken | poignant |


As adjectives the difference between heartbroken and poignant

is that heartbroken is suffering from sorrow, especially after a failed romance while poignant is (obsolete|of a weapon etc) sharp-pointed; keen.

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