poignant
/ˈpɔɪnjənt/adjective
1- evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret深刻的:
a poignant reminder of the passing of time.
对时光流逝的深刻提醒。
1.1
- archaic sharp or pungent in taste or smell〈古〉(味道或气味)辛辣的。
派生词
poignance
nounpoignancy
nounpoignantly
adverb词源
late Middle English: from Old French, literally 'pricking', present participle of poindre, from Latin pungere 'to prick'.