POIGNANTLY

affectingly, poignantly, touchingly

(adverb) in a poignant or touching manner; “she spoke poignantly”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

poignantly (comparative more poignantly, superlative most poignantly)

In a poignant manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Poign"ant*ly, adv.

Definition: In a poignant manner.

POIGNANT

Poign"ant, a. Etym: [F., p. pr. of poindre to sting, fr. L. pungere to prick, sting. See Pungent.]

1. Pricking; piercing; sharp; pungent. "His poignant spear." Spenser. "Poynaunt sauce." Chaucer.

2. Fig.: Pointed; keen; satirical. His wit . . . became more lively and poignant. Sir W. Scott.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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