Poignant commentary Synonyms

Definitions for Poignant


  • (adjective) having the power to affect the feelings or sympathies
  • (adjective) sharp and pleasantly stimulating to the mind or senses
  • (adjective) keenly distressing to the mind or feelings

Definitions for Commentary


  • (noun) a series of explanations or observations on something (as an event )
  • (noun) a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material