poignant (adj.)

  1. arousing affect; the homecoming of the released hostages was an affecting scene; poignant grief cannot endure forever; his gratitude was simple and touching

    [ Syn: affecting , touching ]

  2. keenly distressing to the mind or feelings; poignant anxiety'

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