poignant
adjective/ˈpɔɪnjənt/
Frequency rank: #9,866 most common English word
Meaning
Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; deeply touching.
Example sentence
The farewell scene in the film was so poignant that many viewers were moved to tears.
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