poignant
- adjective (adj)
Meaning: affecting, painful
Synonyms:
agitating
agonizing
bitter
distressing
disturbing
emotional
heartbreaking
heartrending
impressive
intense
moving
passionate
pathetic
perturbing
piteous
pitiful
sad
sentimental
sorrowful
touching
upsetting
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