poignancy
/ˈpɔɪnjənsi/noun
उच्चारण पॉइन्यन्सी
मार्मिकता, करुणा
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the quality of having a strong effect on your feelings, especially in a way that makes you feel sad
मार्मिकता, करुणा
- the poignancy of the farewell
- The poignancy of the old letters brought tears to her eyes.
- The poignancy of the song's last line made the audience fall silent.
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- There is a certain poignancy in watching a house being emptied for the last time.
- Old photographs often carry a deep poignancy for the family.
Synonyms pathos sadness tenderness emotion pity
Opposite cheerfulness indifference
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poi·gnan·cy
Spelling and pronunciation, asked often: poi-gnan-cy, /ˈpɔɪnjənsi/, with a silent g.
Spelling और pronunciation में अक्सर पूछा जाता है: poi-gnan-cy, /ˈpɔɪnjənsi/, silent g के साथ।
?Which word?
Keep the touching words together: poignant, moving, touching, heart-rending, pathetic (causing pity), stirring (causing strong emotions, often positive).
मार्मिक के शब्द साथ याद रखिए: poignant, moving, touching, heart-rending, pathetic (दया जगाने वाला), stirring (तीव्र भावनाएँ जगाने वाला, प्रायः सकारात्मक)।
§Grammar and usage
The adjective poignant means making you feel sad ('a poignant moment').
Adjective poignant का अर्थ दुखी करने वाला, मार्मिक है ('a poignant moment')।