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poignance
 

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Noun poignance has 1 sense
  1. poignance, poignancy - a state of deeply felt distress or sorrow; "a moment of extraordinary poignancy"
    --1 is a kind of sadness, sorrow, sorrowfulness

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Poignance

Definition: Poignance refers to a quality or state of being emotionally touching, evocative, or deeply moving.

Examples:

  1. The movie ended with a sense of poignance, leaving the audience in tears.
  2. Her heartfelt speech was filled with poignance, resonating with everyone in the room.
  3. The poet's words had a profound poignance that left a lasting impact on its readers.
  4. The artwork captured the poignance of loss and longing, conveying a sense of melancholy.

Synonyms: poignancy, emotional impact, pathos, poignancy

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