poignant
/pˈɔɪnjənt/ · 2 syllables
Meaning
adjective
- arousing affect
“the homecoming of the released hostages was an affecting scene” - keenly distressing to the mind or feelings
“poignant anxiety”
Synonyms for poignant
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