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English to English adjective
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Pricking; piercing; sharp; pungent. |  | source: webster1913 adjective satellite
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arousing affect | | Example: the homecoming of the released hostages was an affecting scene
poignant grief cannot endure forever
his gratitude was simple and touching
source: wordnet30
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keenly distressing to the mind or feelings | | Example: poignant anxiety
source: wordnet30
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