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poignancy

/ˈpɔɪ.njən.si/

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noun

/ˈpɔɪ.njən.si/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, описывающее состояние глубоко переживаемого страдания или печали, или качество, вызывающее такие эмоции, как жалость или скорбь.

A noun describing a state of deeply felt distress or sorrow, or a quality that arouses emotions such as pity or sorrow.

uncountable

  1. Deeply felt distress or sorrowC1formal

    A state of being emotionally painful or distressing, often evoking a sense of sadness or regret.

    ruОстрая печаль

    • The poignancy of the farewell scene brought tears to everyone's eyes.
    • He spoke with a poignancy that revealed his deep regret.
    • The film captured the poignancy of lost love perfectly.

    Synonymsanguishbitternessdistressgriefpainfulnesspathossadnesssorrowtragedy

    Antonymscheerfulnessdelightgladnesshappinessjoyfulness

  2. Quality that arouses emotionsC1formal

    A quality in something that evokes strong feelings, especially pity, sorrow, or sympathy.

    ruПроникновенность

    • The poignancy of her story moved the entire audience.
    • There is a certain poignancy in old photographs of happy times.
    • The poem's poignancy lies in its simple yet powerful words.

    Synonymsemotionalitypathossadnesssorrowfulnesstenderness

Forms
  • poignancies plural form
  • poignancies' possessive plural form
  • poignancy's possessive singular form