Poignant

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Synonyms Touching, sad, affecting, piteous, pathetic, mournful, wretched, bitter, distressing, heart-rending, tear-jerking, upsetting, moving, saddening, pitiful, pitiable, sorrowful, tearful, miserable, painful, disturbing, heartbreaking, plaintive, and tragic.

Example Sentences

The movie had a poignant ending.

Her speech was incredibly poignant today.

That moment was deeply poignant for me.

The letter contained a poignant message.

It was a poignant reminder of love.