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How to say: poignancy

Spelling: Poignancy Syllables  poignancy
US accent
/pˈɔɪnjənsi/
UK accent
/pˈɔɪnjənsi/
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Definition

Definition — a state of deeply felt distress or sorrow

e.g. “a moment of extraordinary poignancy”

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