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noun
- 1. the quality of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; pathos: "the pregnancy has a special poignancy for her family"
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POIGNANCY definition: 1. the quality of causing or having a very sharp feeling of sadness: 2. the quality of causing or…. Learn more.
the quality or state of being poignant; an instance of poignancy… See the full definition
The noun poignancy refers to something that is deeply touching, especially something that brings forth strong emotions like sympathy, sadness, or sorrow. The poignancy of the movie may bring you to tears.
POIGNANCY meaning: 1. the quality of causing or having a very sharp feeling of sadness: 2. the quality of causing or…. Learn more.
Poignancy definition: the state or condition of being poignant. . See examples of POIGNANCY used in a sentence.
poignancy. noun. /ˈpɔɪnjənsi/. /ˈpɔɪnjənsi/. [uncountable] the fact of having a strong effect on your feelings, especially in a way that makes you feel sad. the poignancy of parting and separation.
adj. 1. a. Arousing deep emotion, especially pity or sorrow; touching: a poignant memory; a poignant story. See Synonyms at moving. b. Keenly distressing to the mind or feelings: poignant anxiety. c. Physically painful: "Keen, poignant agonies seemed to shoot from his neck downward" (Ambrose Bierce). 2. Piercing; incisive: poignant criticism. 3.
Poignancy is the quality that something has when it affects you deeply and makes you feel very.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.
Definition of poignant adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Poignant definition: keenly distressing to the feelings. See examples of POIGNANT used in a sentence.
