Engrossing
Engrossing adjective - Holding the attention or provoking interest.
Poignant and engrossing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Poignant" instead an adjective "Engrossing".
Nearby Words: engrossed, engrossment
Poignant
Poignant adjective - Sharp and pleasantly stimulating to the mind or senses.
Usage example: a poignant truthfulness to the author's observations on marriage
Engrossing and poignant are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Engrossing" instead an adjective "Poignant".
Nearby Words: poignancy, poignantly
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