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poignant

1. evoking a keenly felt sense of emotion, especially of bittersweet sadness or regret

“a poignant reminder of the passing of time”

adjective

/ˈpɔɪn(j)ənt/

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poignant

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"Her letter was a poignant reminder of days gone by, stirring a sense of _____."

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  • elated
  • touching
  • exuberant
  • plaintive
  • apathetic
  • affecting

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