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POIGNANT adjective

Definition of poignant (adjective)

  1. arousing affect
    • "the homecoming of the released hostages was an affecting scene"; "poignant grief cannot endure forever"; "his gratitude was simple and touching"
    • synonyms: affecting, touching
  2. keenly distressing to the mind or feelings
    • "poignant anxiety"
Source: Princeton University Wordnet
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