adjective
- causing a sharp sense of sadness or regret; deeply moving
- sharply felt; intense
Examples
- The documentary included poignant interviews with war veterans.
- Her poignant speech about loss brought tears to many eyes.
- The abandoned playground was a poignant reminder of better times.
- He felt a poignant sense of nostalgia looking at old photographs.
- The movie’s ending was particularly poignant and memorable.
- There was something poignant about the empty house where she grew up.