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poignancy

1 of 1noun
/ˈpɔɪnjənsi/
1

a state of deeply felt distress or sorrow

Synonyms:
poignance
2

a state that provokes bitter emotions like pity, regret, or sadness

  • The film's poignancy left the audience in tears.
  • The letter’s poignancy captured the essence of lost love.
  • There was a certain poignancy in the way he spoke about his past.
  • The photograph held a timeless poignancy that evoked strong emotions.
  • She felt a deep poignancy as she revisited her old neighborhood.
Synonyms:
pathos