punyent — meaning in English

English meaning

• biting adj Sharply cold or stinging, as of wind or weather.
• poignant adj Deeply moving, often with a touch of sadness.

Senses

punyent is used for these senses in English:

• biting Causing a stinging sensation.
• poignant (obsolete, of a weapon, etc.) Sharp-pointed; keen.
• poignant Evoking strong mental sensation, to the point of distress; emotionally moving.
• poignant (figuratively, of a smell, taste) Piquant, pungent.
• poignant (figuratively, of a look, word) Incisive; penetrating; piercing.
• poignant (chiefly, Britain, dated) Inducing sharp physical pain.

biting — full definition

1. adj Sharply cold or stinging, as of wind or weather.
2. adj Harshly critical or sarcastic.

poignant — full definition

1. adj Deeply moving, often with a touch of sadness.
2. adj Sharply relevant or incisive.

Related Catalan words