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poignancy

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Poignancy (noun) means a quality that makes something feel deeply sad or moving.

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A quality that makes something feel deeply sad or moving.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Synonyms

pathos poignance

Related words

ruth Logos ethos pathos commiseration

Rhymes for poignancy

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What is the meaning of poignancy?

"poignancy" (noun) means a quality that makes something feel deeply sad or moving.

What is another word for poignancy?

Other words for "poignancy" include pathos, poignance.

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