Poignant – Causing a sharp feeling of sadness or regret
(Pronounced poy-nyuhnt)
She points at the squashed ant (poignant) and feels sad.
Examples of poignant in a sentence
The ceremony was moving and poignant which comforted the parents.
The play had the perfect balance of hilarity and poignancy.
It was a real tearjerker, poignant and sensitively crafted.
