ergreifend — meaning in English
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English meaning
- lachrymose adj Sad and inclined to cry, or connected in some way with crying.
- poignant adj Deeply moving, often with a touch of sadness.
- stirring adj Deeply moving or inspiring; capable of provoking strong emotion.
- touching adjective Causing feelings of sadness, sympathy, or tenderness.
Senses
ergreifend is used for these senses in English:
- lachrymose Tearful, sorrowful, sad, pertaining to tears, weeping, causing tears or crying.
- poignant Evoking strong mental sensation, to the point of distress; emotionally moving.
- stirring invigorating or inspiring
- touching Provoking sadness and pity; that can cause sadness or heartbreak among witnesses to a sad event or situation.
poignant — full definition
- adj Deeply moving, often with a touch of sadness.
- adj Sharply relevant or incisive.
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