poignant
//ˈpɔɪn.jənt//
Adjective
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1
Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; deeply moving or touching.
The documentary included poignant interviews with survivors of the disaster.
2
Keenly distressing to the feelings; painfully affecting.
The documentary contained poignant scenes of families separated by war.
3
Sharp or pungent in taste or smell (archaic).
The poignant aroma of the spices filled the kitchen.