poignance (Meaning)

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poignance (n)

a state of deeply felt distress or sorrow

The photograph captured the poignant moment of a father holding his dying son.
The poignant melody brought tears to her eyes, evoking memories of a lost love.
Her voice trembled with a poignant sadness as she shared her childhood trauma.
The sight of the abandoned toys left an enduring poignance in his heart.
The fading light cast a poignant glow upon the crumbling ruins, hinting at a bygone era.
The poignant letter revealed his deepest regrets and unfulfilled dreams.
The poignance of her silence spoke volumes about the pain she had endured.
The scent of blooming heather evoked a poignant nostalgia for his youth.
Her poignant words pierced through the silence, leaving an echoing reminder of her broken heart.
The poignant ending of the film left the audience with a bittersweet mix of emotions.

a state of deeply felt distress or sorrow

edge, bite,bitterness, poignancy, sharpness, acridity, harshness, asperity,acerbity, acuteness

softness, softness,gentleness, gentleness,mildness, kindliness, mildness, kindliness

The photograph captured the poignant moment of a father holding his dying son.

The poignant melody brought tears to her eyes, evoking memories of a lost love.

Her voice trembled with a poignant sadness as she shared her childhood trauma.

The sight of the abandoned toys left an enduring poignance in his heart.