poignancy
noun
poi·gnan·cy
ˈpȯi-nyən(t)-sē 
sometimes ˈpȯi(g)-nən(t)-sē
plural poignancies
1
: the quality or state of being poignant
2
: an instance of poignancy
Examples of poignancy in a Sentence
there was a poignancy to his wit that often left his targets smarting
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—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 June 2025
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
Billy Joel's documentary digs deep into past with poignancy – but he's 'not finished yet' Culture Club film delves into history filled with drama, Boy George, love and drugs
‘Walk of Fame’
The most compelling track on an album full of soaring choruses now has an equally absorbing video.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 June 2025
What lends a special poignancy to the story are the chapters narrated by Paige, reflecting deep regret for her life’s mistakes.
—Sarah Lyall, New York Times, 1 June 2025
Audiences have responded rapturously to the film, moved by the intimacy of the storytelling and its surprising balance of poignancy and humor.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for poignancy
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“Poignancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poignancy. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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poignancy
noun
poi·gnan·cy
ˈpȯi-nyən-sē
: the quality or state of being poignant
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