poignancy
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.poi·gnan·cy
noun \ˈpȯi-nyən(t)-sē sometimes ˈpȯi(g)-nən(t)-sē\ plural poi·gnan·cies
Definition of POIGNANCY
1
: the quality or state of being poignant
2
: an instance of poignancy
See Examples of POIGNANCY
- <there was a poignancy to his wit that often left his targets smarting>
First Known Use of POIGNANCY
1730
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