Distressing, affecting, and bitter are all synonyms for poignant. Bland and dull are antonyms of poignant. And here are 25 another word for poignant.
The noun "poignant" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length: 1 synonym with 3 letters, 2 synonyms with 6 letters, 4 synonyms with 7 letters, 5 synonyms with 8 letters, 6 synonyms with 9 letters, 1 synonym with 10 letters, 2 synonyms with 11 letters, 1 synonym with 12 letters, and 1 synonym with 13 letters, for a total of 23 synonyms.
The movie had a poignant ending.
Her speech was incredibly poignant today.
That moment was deeply poignant for me.
The letter contained a poignant message.
It was a poignant reminder of love.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Predominantly | Rarely, occasionally | Mainly, mostly |
| Mantra | Silence, neglect | Motto, slogan |
| Blatant | Inconspicuous, subtle | Flagrant, glaring |
| Rampant | Controlled, under control | Uncontrolled, unrestrained |
| Assignment | Free time, leisure | Task, piece of work |
| Stagnant | Flowing, running, fresh | Still, motionless |
| Insignificant | Significant, important, meaningful | Unimportant, of minor importance |
| Foreign | Domestic, familiar, relevant | Overseas, distant |
| Plant | Animal, inanimate | Herb, flower |
| Romantic | Platonic, unromantic | Amorous, intimate |
| Points | Blanks, edges | Tip, sharp end |
| Nonchalant | Anxious, concerned | Calm, cool |
| Granted | Denied, Questioned | Allowed, permitted |
| Take for granted | Cherish, Acknowledge fully | Assume, presume |
| Grant | Refuse, deny | Allow, accord |
| Campaign | Apathy, inactivity | Crusade, drive |
| Distant | Near, recent | Faraway, far off |
| Most important | Least significant, insignificant | Critical, crucial |
| Important | Unimportant, inessential, irrelevant | Main, chief |
| Malignant | Benevolent, benign | Spiteful, hostile |
| Unwanted | Wanted, welcome, desirable, invited, loved | Unwelcome, undesirable |
| Adamant | Unsure, flexible, yielding | Unshakeable, immovable |
| Extravagant | Reasonable, low, moderate, plain | Spendthrift, profligate |
| Hesitant | Certain, decisive, confident | Uncertain, undecided |
| Antonym | Synonym, equivalent | Incompatible, conflicting |
| Dignity | Informality, shame, disgrace | Stateliness, nobleness |
| Assign | Revoke, withdraw | Allocate, allot |
| Fantasy | Truth, realism | Imagination, creativity |
| Redundant | Essential, necessary | Unnecessary, not required |
| Unimportant | Important, significant | Insignificant, inconsequential |
| Pointless | Useful, valuable | Senseless, futile |
| Ignored | Acknowledged, noticed | Overlooked, neglected |
| Ignore | Pay attention to, acknowledge, obey | Disregard, take no notice of |
| Abundant | Scarce, sparse | Plentiful, copious |
| Unpleasant | Pleasant, agreeable, palatable | Disagreeable, irksome |
| Irrelevant | Relevant , pertinent | Beside the point, not to the point |
| Dependant | Independent, self-reliant | Child, minor |
| Vibrant | Dull, lackluster | Spirited, lively |
| Reluctant | Willing, eager, ready | Unwilling, disinclined |
| Brilliant | Stupid, untalented | Bright, shining |
| Significant | Insignificant, minor | Appreciable, big-deal |
| Giant | Dwarf, miniature | Colossus, man mountain |
| Pleasant | Unpleasant, disagreeable, nasty | Enjoyable, pleasing |
| Guarantee | Vague, doubt | Warranty, warrant |
| Designed | Neglected, randomized | Created, crafted |
| Design | Destroy, disorder | Plan, draw plans of |
| Fantastic | Ordinary, poor | Tremendous, remarkable |
| Dominant | Subservient, submissive | Presiding, ruling |
| Ignorant | Educated, knowledgeable | Uneducated, unknowledgeable |
| Very important | Trivial, insignificant | Crucial, vital |
| Disadvantage | Advantage, benefit | Drawback, snag |
| Arrogant | Humble, modest | Haughty, conceited |
| Elegant | Inelegant, gauche | Stylish, graceful |
| Disappoint | Cheer, satisfy | Let down, fail |
| Disappointed | Pleased, satisfied | Saddened, upset |