Word of the day: Poignant

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WORD OF THE DAY

Poignant

[poin-yuhnt] 

adjective

  1. evoking a keen sense of sadness, pity, or regret; emotionally moving or touching

Examples of poignant in a sentence:

  • The film's portrayal of loss and grief left a poignant impression on the audience.

  • The old photograph brought back poignant memories of happier times.

QUIZ OF THE DAY

A) Escalate

B) Hover

C) Benefit

D) Bother