Grade 8

poignancy

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(poign-an-cy) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. 1 a quality that arouses emotions; 2 a state of deeply felt distress or sorrow

Example Sentence

The film captured all the poignancy of their situation.

Synonyms

affecting; moving; pathetic; tearful; touching

Antonyms

unaffecting

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Rhymes

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