Definition of POIGNANCY

poignancy

Meanings

Plural: poignancies

Noun

  • a state of deeply felt distress or sorrow
    • "a moment of extraordinary poignancy"
  • a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)
  • The quality of being poignant

Synonyms

pathos, poignance

Scrabble Score: 17

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

Words With Friends Score: 21

poignancy is a valid Words With Friends word