poignance

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

Translation

n.The quality of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; poignancy.
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the unexpected poignance of the old photograph brought tears to her eyes.

critics praised the film for its emotional poignance and depth.

there is a certain poignance in returning to your childhood home.

the poet captured the sheer poignance of lost love in his verses.

the ending of the symphony is remembered for its quiet poignance.

he spoke with great poignance about the struggles of the refugees.

the scene underscores the bitter poignance of their final farewell.

viewers were moved by the raw poignance of the documentary.

she could not ignore the underlying poignance of the situation.

the novel explores themes of memory and the poignance of aging.

music has a unique way of amplifying the poignance of a moment.

the story loses none of its poignance when told years later.

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