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poignant /ˈpɔɪn yənt, ˈpɔɪ nənt/

adjective

  1. keenly distressing to the feelings: poignant regret. 
  2. keen or strong in mental appeal: a subject of poignant interest. 
  3. affecting or moving the emotions: a poignant scene. 
  4. pungent to the smell: poignant cooking odors. 

Origin of poignant

Middle English 1350-1400

Source: Dictionary.com

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