poignant in Dutch
poignant in Dutch is schrijnend, pikant, scherp — poignant means deeply moving, often with a touch of sadness.
poignant in Dutch
schrijnend
Evoking strong mental sensation, to the point of distress; emotionally moving.
pikant
(figuratively, of a smell, taste) Piquant, pungent.
scherp
(figuratively, of a smell, taste) Piquant, pungent.
What does "poignant" mean?
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adj Deeply moving, often with a touch of sadness.
"The film's final scene was quietly poignant."
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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.
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What is "poignant" in Dutch?
"poignant" in Dutch is schrijnend, pikant, scherp. 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 Dutch, "poignant" is schrijnend, pikant, scherp.
Are there other ways to say "poignant" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "poignant": schrijnend, pikant, scherp.
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