Poignancy: meaning, definitions and examples
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poignancy
[ ˈpɔɪɡnənsi ]
emotions
The quality of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.
Synonyms
emotion, sadness, regret
Examples of usage
- The poignancy of his words brought tears to her eyes.
- The film captured the poignancy of lost love perfectly.
taste
A sharpness or pungency, as in the taste of food or drink.
Synonyms
sharpness, pungency, tanginess
Examples of usage
- The dish had a poignancy that lingered on the palate.
- The wine's poignancy was too strong for her liking.
Translations
Translations of the word "poignancy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 profundidade emocional
🇮🇳 भावुकता
🇩🇪 Rührseligkeit
🇮🇩 keterharuan
🇺🇦 зворушливість
🇵🇱 wzruszenie
🇯🇵 感動
🇫🇷 émotion
🇪🇸 emotividad
🇹🇷 duygusallık
🇰🇷 감동
🇸🇦 عاطفية
🇨🇿 dojetí
🇸🇰 dojatie
🇨🇳 感人
🇸🇮 ganjenost
🇮🇸 tilfinningalegt sterkt
🇰🇿 эмоциялылық
🇬🇪 ემოციურობა
🇦🇿 hissiyatlılıq
🇲🇽 emotividad
Word origin
The word 'poignancy' originates from the Middle English word 'poynaunt,' which means pungent or sharp in taste. Over time, it evolved to encompass the emotional sense of evoking sadness or regret. The term has been used in literature and art to convey deep emotional impact and sharpness of taste.
See also: poignantly.