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Synonyms for Poignant

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Words related to "Poignant" (adjective) include affecting, touching.

Adjective

arousing affect
"the homecoming of the released hostages was an affecting scene" "poignant grief cannot endure forever" "his gratitude was simple and touching"
Synonyms
affectingtouching
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moving
keenly distressing to the mind or feelings
"poignant anxiety"
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painful

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