A "poignant story" refers to a narrative that is emotional and deeply touching. It often evokes strong feelings of sadness, sympathy, or nostalgia due to its profound impact on the reader or audience. Full definition
She shared poignant stories of the infants, toddlers, and preschoolers she has lovingly cared for during the past 17 years. (gse.harvard.edu)
From poignant stories about people whose lives have been saved by animals, to critical information that could save your pet's life we try to cover a lot of ground. (patrickmahaney.com)
Although this film's plot may sound depressing, it is truly a very poignant story about the bonds between a mother and child and how it affects the surrounding relationships. (sarahsbackstagepass.com)