Definition of Poignancy
Poignancy
poi·gnan·cy
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A keen sense of sadness or regret, often accompanied by a sense of longing.
e.g. The poignancy of the farewell scene in the movie brought tears to my eyes.
(noun)
an instance of something deeply affecting the feelings, often in a way that is painful, for example from evoking regret or sadness;
e.g. The poignancy of her last remark made me start to cry.
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