poignancy (Meaning)
poignancy (n)
a state of deeply felt distress or sorrow
a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)
poignancy (n.)
The quality or state of being poignant; as, the poignancy of satire; the poignancy of grief.
Synonyms & Antonyms of poignancy
poignancy Sentence Examples
- The melody evoked a bittersweet poignancy, stirring memories of both joy and sorrow.
- The old photograph captured the poignant innocence of a childhood long past.
- His words carried an undercurrent of poignancy, reflecting the pain he had endured.
- The sight of the abandoned toys brought a wave of poignancy, reminding her of the transient nature of life.
- The sunset's hues painted a poignant canvas, evoking both tranquility and a sense of passing time.
- The fragility of life was made heartbreakingly poignant by the loss of a young child.
- The poignant silence of the forest enveloped her, inviting her to reflect on her own solitude.
- The movie's ending left a lingering poignancy, provoking thoughts about the human condition and the choices we make.
- The reunion of the long-lost siblings was an occasion filled with both joy and poignancy.
- The poignant poetry of the sonnet explored the bittersweet emotions of love and longing.
FAQs About the word poignancy
a state of deeply felt distress or sorrow, a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)The quality or state of being poignant; as, the poignancy
edge, bite,bitterness, poignance, roughness, acuteness, pungency, punch, acridness, severity
softness, softness,gentleness, gentleness,mildness, kindliness, kindliness, mildness
The melody evoked a bittersweet poignancy, stirring memories of both joy and sorrow.
The old photograph captured the poignant innocence of a childhood long past.
His words carried an undercurrent of poignancy, reflecting the pain he had endured.
The sight of the abandoned toys brought a wave of poignancy, reminding her of the transient nature of life.
