poignant
adjective
arousing affect
“the homecoming of the released hostages was an affecting scene”
“poignant grief cannot endure forever”
keenly distressing to the mind or feelings
“poignant anxiety”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Poignant meaning
What does “poignant” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“poignant” is an adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: arousing affect.