poignant(adjective satellite) arousing affect; "the homecoming of the released hostages was an affecting scene"; "poignant grief cannot endure forever"; "his gratitude was simple and touching"
(adjective satellite) keenly distressing to the mind or feelings; "poignant anxiety"
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