poignant
intermediateB2/ˈpɔɪ.nənt/ · poi-gnant
Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.
Meanings
Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.
ایک ایسے احساس کو جنم دینا جو دکھ یا افسوس کا شدت سے احساس دلائے۔
دلچسپ
dilchasp
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- poignant moment
- poignant memory
- poignant story
Example Sentences
The movie had a poignant ending that left everyone in tears.
اس فلم کا اختتام دلچسپ تھا جو سب کو رلا دیا۔
Is film ka ikhtitam dilchasp tha jo sab ko rula diya.
She wrote a poignant letter to her long-lost friend.
اس نے اپنے کھوئے ہوئے دوست کو ایک دردناک خط لکھا۔
Us ne apne khoye hue dost ko ek dardnaak khat likha.
His poignant speech about love and loss touched everyone present.
محبت اور نقصان پر اس کی اثر دار تقریر نے تمام حاضرین کو متاثر کیا۔
Mohabbat aur nuqsan par us ki asar daar taqreer ne tamaam hazireen ko mutasir kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'poignant' as 'pointing at your heart' with its emotional weight.
Imagine a scene in a movie where a character experiences deep sadness and reflection.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت کی درد ناک داستانیں سن کر دل رنجیدہ ہو جاتا ہے
Mohabbat ki dard naak daastaanen sun kar dil ranjida ho jata hai
Hearing the poignant tales of love leaves the heart sorrowful.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
درد دل کے واسطے پیدا کیا انسان کو
Dard dil ke waste paida kiya insaan ko
Human beings were created for the sake of the pain in the heart.
📖 Etymology
Origin: French "poignant" — to prick or pierce
First known use: 14th century
The word 'poignant' originated from the Old French 'poignant', meaning 'pricking'. It evolved to describe something that evokes strong emotional responses.