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Term: poignantly

Part of speech: Adverb

Definition (1):

in a deeply emotional or touching manner.

Example sentence (1):

The movie's ending was poignantly beautiful and brought tears to my eyes.

Definition (2):

in a sharply piercing or keenly-felt manner.

Example sentence (2):

The poet's words cut deeply into my heart, leaving me poignantly aware of my loss.

Definition (3):

in a striking or remarkably powerful manner.

Example sentence (3):

The photograph captured the scene poignantly, illustrating the essence of despair and hope.

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