Thursday, 27 October 2016

Poignant

Thursday 27th October 2016

Poignant - /ˈpɔɪnjənt/

Adjective
1. Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret. 
2. Archaic - Sharp or pungent in taste or smell.

Example sentence
Adjective
‘A poignant reminder of the passing of time’
Archaic ‘The poignant scent of her powder’

Origin
Late Middle English: from Old French, literally pricking, present participle of poindre, from Latin pungere to prick.


Thanks to: www.oxforddictionaries.com

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