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poignancy Meaning & Definition

/ˈpɔɪnjən(t)si/

What Does Poignancy Mean?

Poignancy is used as a noun meaning The quality of being poignant.

Poignancy in Brief

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation//ˈpɔɪnjən(t)si//
Syllables1
Synonymspathos and poignance
Pluralpoignancies

Poignancy Definition (Noun)

  1. The quality of being poignant.

Synonyms of Poignancy

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Antonyms of Poignancy

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Poignancy in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

poignancy (usually uncountable, plural poignancies)

Pronouncing Poignancy

The standard pronunciation of poignancy is //ˈpɔɪnjən(t)si//, spoken in 1 syllable.

Quick Answers About Poignancy

What part of speech is poignancy?

Poignancy is a noun.

What is another word for poignancy?

Close synonyms of poignancy are pathos and poignance. See the full list of poignancy synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of poignancy?

The plural of poignancy is poignancies.

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