Definition of POIGNANCE

poignance

Meanings

Plural: poignances

Noun

  • a state of deeply felt distress or sorrow
  • Poignancy; the quality or state of being poignant.

Origin / Etymology

From poignant + -ance.

Synonyms

poignancy

Scrabble Score: 14

poignance is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
poignance is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
poignance is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

poignance is a valid Words With Friends word