poignancy

Letters that make poignancy

a, o, g, n, p, c, i, y are letters that make 'poignancy'

Words within poignancy

AN, nan, poi, PO, OIG, Nan, Nancy, NC, Po, Na, Ig are words within 'poignancy'


2 possible definitions for 'poignancy'

Poignancy as "a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)"

Under this definition, poignancy is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

pathos has the same meaning as poignancy

poignancy as a type

'poignancy' can be a type of quality.

Derivatives of poignancy

affecting, poignant, touching are derivatives of 'poignancy'.


Poignancy as "a state of deeply felt distress or sorrow"

Under this definition, poignancy is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

poignance has the same meaning as poignancy

poignancy as a type

'poignancy' can be a type of sadness, sorrow, sorrowfulness.

Derivatives of poignancy

poignant is a derivative of poignancy.

Example of poignancy used within this context

"a moment of extraordinary poignancy"



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