How do you spell Poignant?
Correct spelling
poignant
Remember: poiGNant has GN like 'sign' - both prick your attention silently
Why is poignant spelled this way?
From French poignant, pricking. POINDRE (to prick). Something poignant pricks the emotions — feeling sharp enough to pierce composure.
Common misspellings of poignant
poingantpoingnantpoignentpoingent
Example
The veteran's poignant speech about his fallen comrades moved the entire audience to tears.