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POIGNANCY

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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Poignancy.

Poignancy - as a noun

A state of deeply felt distress or sorrow

Example: "A moment of extraordinary poignancy"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
poignance14

A quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)

Example: "The film captured all the pathos of their situation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pathos11

Example Sentences

"Her speech was filled with poignancy as she spoke about her late father."
"The movie captured the poignancy of the characters' love story."
"There was a sense of poignancy in the air as the old building was torn down."
"The poem's poignancy moved the audience to tears."
"The artist expressed great poignancy in her melancholic paintings."
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Word Game Points

Is POIGNANCY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, poignancy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

POIGNANCY has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is POIGNANCY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, poignancy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
POIGNANCY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is POIGNANCY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, poignancy is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
POIGNANCY has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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