poignant

//ˈpɔɪn.jənt//
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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.

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