Poignancy (Noun)
Meaning 1
A state of deeply felt distress or sorrow; "a moment of extraordinary poignancy".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The old photograph brought back a moment of extraordinary poignancy for her, reminding her of the happy times she had shared with her late husband.
- The movie's portrayal of the refugee crisis was marked by a sense of poignancy that left the audience in tears.
- The poignancy of the situation was not lost on anyone, as the family said their final goodbyes to their beloved patriarch.
- The song's lyrics captured the poignancy of lost love, and the singer's voice conveyed the emotions with heartbreaking sincerity.
- The visit to the memorial was a moment of great poignancy for the veterans, who had lost many comrades in the war.
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Meaning 2
A quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow); "the film captured all the pathos of their situation".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.