poignance

Definition of poignance

Nouns

a state of deeply felt distress or sorrow
Synonyms:
poignancy
Type of:
sadness, sorrow, sorrowfulness
the state of being sad

Vocabulary Lists for poignance

John Knowles's A Separate Peace ยป(79 words)
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