"poignant" in the adjective sense
1. affecting, poignant, touching
arousing affect
"the homecoming of the released hostages was an affecting scene"
"poignant grief cannot endure forever"
"his gratitude was simple and touching"
2. poignant
keenly distressing to the mind or feelings
"poignant anxiety"
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