poignant poignant

adj

() arousing affect  ( affecting, poignant, touching )
arousing affect
 the homecoming of the released hostages was an affecting scene
the homecoming of the released hostages was an affecting scene
 poignant grief cannot endure forever
poignant grief cannot endure forever
 his gratitude was simple and touching
his gratitude was simple and touching

() keenly distressing to the mind or feelings  ( poignant )
keenly distressing to the mind or feelings
 poignant anxiety
poignant anxiety