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poignant
('p//Oi//n/j//@/nt )

adjective (a)

  • Pricking; piercing; sharp; pungent.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • arousing affect(adj.all)
    Example:
    Poignant grief cannot endure forever.
    Synonym:
    affecting, touching
    source: wordnet30
  • keenly distressing to the mind or feelings(adj.all)
    Example:
    Poignant anxiety.
    source: wordnet30
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