Word: poignant
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: poign
ant
Definition: Evoking strong mental sensation, to the point of distress; emotionally moving.
Morphemes:
Affix: poignant
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Evoking strong mental sensation, to the point of distress; emotionally moving.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pungō
Language: la
Decoded: pungo
Meaning: prick