poignancy

[US]/ˈpɔɪnjənsi/
[UK]/ˈpɔɪnjənsi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. acuteness or keenness of emotion or pain.

Example Sentences

a moment of extraordinary poignancy.

The movie was filled with poignancy, making the audience emotional.

Her poem was written with great poignancy, touching the hearts of many readers.

The poignancy of the song brought tears to my eyes.

The poignancy of the situation was evident in her expression.

The poignancy of losing a loved one is something everyone can relate to.

The poignancy of the memories flooded back as she visited her childhood home.

The poignancy of the farewell was palpable in the air.

The poignancy of the painting captured the essence of human suffering.

His words were filled with poignancy, resonating with the audience.

The poignancy of the story left a lasting impact on me.

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