poignancy
1
a state of deeply felt distress or sorrow
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2
a state that provokes bitter emotions like pity, regret, or sadness
- The film's poignancy left the audience in tears.
- The letter’s poignancy captured the essence of lost love.
- There was a certain poignancy in the way he spoke about his past.
- The photograph held a timeless poignancy that evoked strong emotions.
- She felt a deep poignancy as she revisited her old neighborhood.
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