Poignant
Pronunciation : Poign"ant
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [F., p. pr. of poindre to sting, fr. L. pungere to prick, sting. See Pungent.]
Definition : 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