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poignancy

noun poi·gnan·cy \ˈpȯi-nyən(t)-sē sometimes ˈpȯi(g)-nən(t)-sē\
plural poi·gnan·cies

Definition of POIGNANCY

1
:  the quality or state of being poignant
2
:  an instance of poignancy
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First Known Use of POIGNANCY

1730

Related to POIGNANCY

Synonyms
acerbity, acidity, acidness, acridity, acridness, acrimoniousness, acrimony, acuteness, asperity, bite, bitterness, harshness, keenness, poignance, edge, pungency, roughness, sharpness, tartness
Antonyms
mildness, softness

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