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Meanings of poignant in English

Arousing affect.

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                Usage of poignant in English
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                Chuck D: I think what President Obama spoke about was quite poignant.
                Ebony
                2
                It felt particularly poignant given the violent suppression of last year's protests.
                The Irish Times
                3
                The report was a fine and poignant account of those momentous days.
                The Irish Times
                4
                There was an extremely poignant moment, too, in his post-match press conference.
                The Guardian
                5
                Danielle Steel offers readers a poignant tale of friendship, family, and hope.
                Second chance
                6
                Potential is a key word in this poignant novel of missed opportunities.
                The Irish Times
                7
                The Florida A&M University graduate gave a poignant victory speech Wednesday morning.
                Ebony
                8
                Kurt sensed something poignant in the feelings of the men, especially Olsen.
                The Desert of Wheat
                9
                Prodigy's trials and tribulations offer a poignant lesson for Digital Age capitalists.
                Wired
                10
                The birth of the Camerons' fourth child is particularly poignant for them.
                The Guardian
                11
                All at once the poignant and disgusting attack of the insects ceased.
                The Cruise of the Dry Dock
                12
                Here is a poignant photograph of an informational poster about gum health.
                The Guardian
                13
                Thy heart is ingenuous and sincere; thy misfortune is poignant and affecting.
                Imogen: A Pastoral Romance
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                Meanwhile, Perdue provided one of the most poignant moment of the Games.
                The Guardian
                15
                Donal Ryan: A beautifully written and poignant story, atmospheric and very memorable.
                The Irish Times
                16
                Some of the most poignant moments are Rachel's 'to do' wish lists.
                The Guardian
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