poignant

Working on the abstract and slipped poignant in, but got unsure as to what it actually implies/means so I checked it out online- and it's way more interesting than I thought it was.

I also like how it kind of sounds like it means, like a pin-prick. And isn't it oh so close to, but not quite, repugnant?

Anyway, I don't think it really works the way I'm trying to use it but oh well.

(from here: http://thesaurus.com/browse/poignant)

one:
Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: affecting, painful

Synonyms: agitating, agonizing, bitter, distressing, disturbing, emotional, heartbreaking, heartrending, impressive, intense, moving, passionate, pathetic, perturbing, piteous, pitiful, sad, sentimental, sorrowful, touching, upsetting

Antonyms: calm, numb, pleasant, soothing, unaffecting


two:
Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: sharp, bitter

Synonyms: acrid, acute, biting, caustic, keen, penetrating, peppery, piercing, piquant, pointed, pungent, racy, sarcastic, severe, snappy, spicy, stinging, tangy, zesty

Antonyms: blah, blunt, dull


Yes, look at this too!
(from here: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/poignant)

poign·ant (poinynt)

adj.

1.

a. Profoundly moving; touching: a poignant memory.

b. Physically painful: "Keen, poignant agonies seemed to shoot from his neck downward" (Ambrose Bierce).

c. Keenly distressing to the mind or feelings: poignant anxiety.

2. Piercing; incisive: poignant criticism.

3.

a. Neat, skillful, and to the point: poignant illustrations supplementing the text.

b. Astute and pertinent; relevant: poignant suggestions.

4. Agreeably intense or stimulating: poignant delight.

5. Archaic

a. Sharp or sour to the taste; piquant.

b. Sharp or pungent to the smell.