poignantmemory
nounUK /ˈpɔɪnjənt ˈmɛməri/
US /ˈpɔɪnjənt ˈmɛməri/
A memory that makes you feel strong and sad feelings at the same time.
Looking at the old photo brought back a poignant memory of her childhood.
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2. A memory that stirs deep sadness because it is tied to something lost.
The poignant memory of his grandfather's laugh made him pause.
3. A memory that is sharply clear and emotionally powerful.
The song triggered a poignant memory of their last summer together.
4. A memory that evokes tender affection mixed with sorrow.
She shared a poignant memory of the day they first met.