Meaning & use
poignantly
In a way that evokes a keen, deeply moving sense of sadness or regret.
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The documentary poignantly captured the loneliness of an aging war veteran.
She spoke poignantly about the friends she had lost many years earlier.
A note on using this word
Describes an emotional effect that feels both sharp and tender at once, more than just 'sad.'
Words with a similar meaning
movinglytouchingly
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