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poignant (134 synonym found)

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discomforting

nose-tickling

uncomfortable

double-edged

excruciating

acrimonious

comfortless

distressful

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dolorogenic

penetrating

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emotional

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heartfelt

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homefelt

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pathetic

piercing

pitiable

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sardonic

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stirring

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acerbic

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driving

earnest

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bleak

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grave

gutsy

peppy

sharp

vital

vivid

zesty

acid

hard

keen

racy

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Definition of poignant:

(adj) : (of a weapon etc) sharp-pointed; keen; (of a look, or of words) piercing

"flipping through his high school yearbook evoked many a poignant memory of yesteryear."

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Definition of poignant:

(adj) : (of a weapon etc) sharp-pointed; keen; (of a look, or of words) piercing

"flipping through his high school yearbook evoked many a poignant memory of yesteryear."

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