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Poignant
adjective/POYN-yunt/
Causing a sharp feeling of sadness or deep emotion.
In contextThere was a poignant moment when the old dog greeted its owner at the beach.
Remember it
Poignant hides 'point' — it points straight at your heart and makes it ache.
Use it well
Use for moments or scenes that stir strong, often sad, emotion; common in book reviews.