Both Uses
poignant
in
Where the Crawdads Sing
(Edited)
- Life decays and reeks and returns to the rotted duff; a poignant wallow of death begetting life.
p. 3.6poignant = pungent or sharp smell
- Her most poignant memories were unknown dates of family members disappearing down the lane.
p. 144.8 *poignant = arousing deep emotion
Definitions:
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(1)
(poignant) sharp or intense -- typically arousing deep emotion such as sadness, but possibly having or creating a sharp smell, taste, or insight
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)