What is the meaning of poignant?

adjective

  • Arousing affect.
    • usage: "the homecoming of the released hostages was an affecting scene"; "poignant grief cannot endure forever"; "his gratitude was simple and touching"
  • Keenly distressing to the mind or feelings.
    • usage: "poignant anxiety"
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