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poignant in Catalan

poignant in Catalan is penetrant, punxegut, punyent — poignant means deeply moving, often with a touch of sadness.

poignant in Catalan

penetrant
adj
(obsolete, of a weapon, etc.) Sharp-pointed; keen.
punxegut
adj
(obsolete, of a weapon, etc.) Sharp-pointed; keen.
punyent
adj
(obsolete, of a weapon, etc.) Sharp-pointed; keen.
clar
adj
Neat; eloquent; applicable; relevant.
eloqüent
adj
Neat; eloquent; applicable; relevant.
penetrant
adj
Neat; eloquent; applicable; relevant.
commovedor
adj
Evoking strong mental sensation, to the point of distress; emotionally moving.
punyent
adj
Evoking strong mental sensation, to the point of distress; emotionally moving.
picant
adj
(figuratively, of a smell, taste) Piquant, pungent.
punyent
adj
(figuratively, of a smell, taste) Piquant, pungent.
agut
adj
(figuratively, of a look, word) Incisive; penetrating; piercing.
incisiu
adj
(figuratively, of a look, word) Incisive; penetrating; piercing.
penetrant
adj
(figuratively, of a look, word) Incisive; penetrating; piercing.
punyent
adj
(figuratively, of a look, word) Incisive; penetrating; piercing.
dolorós
adj
(chiefly, Britain, dated) Inducing sharp physical pain.
punyent
adj
(chiefly, Britain, dated) Inducing sharp physical pain.

What does "poignant" mean?

  1. adj Deeply moving, often with a touch of sadness.
    "The film's final scene was quietly poignant."
  2. adj Sharply relevant or incisive.
    "His poignant observation cut right to the heart of the debate."
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poignant in a sentence

  • The film's final scene was quietly poignant.
  • She wrote a poignant tribute to her late father.
  • His poignant observation cut right to the heart of the debate.

Common Catalan translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "poignant" in Catalan?

"poignant" in Catalan is penetrant, punxegut, punyent. poignant means: Deeply moving, often with a touch of sadness.

How do you use "poignant" in a sentence?

Example: "The film's final scene was quietly poignant." In Catalan, "poignant" is penetrant, punxegut, punyent.

Are there other ways to say "poignant" in Catalan?

Yes — Catalan has 10 translations listed for "poignant": penetrant, punxegut, punyent, clar, eloqüent, commovedor.

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