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Definition of Poignance
1. Noun. A state of deeply felt distress or sorrow. "A moment of extraordinary poignancy"
Generic synonyms: Sadness, Sorrow, Sorrowfulness
Derivative terms: Poignant, Poignant
Definition of Poignance
1. Noun. Poignancy; the quality or state of being poignant. (defdate from 17th c.) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Poignance
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Poignance
Literary usage of Poignance
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Modern American Poetry by Louis Untermeyer (1921)
"Even the poignance seems on the point of falling asleep. Often Aiken loses himself
in this watery welten of language. In trying to create a closer liaison ..."
2. Modern American Poetry by Louis Untermeyer (1921)
"Even the poignance seems on the point of falling asleep. Often Aiken loses himself
in this watery welter of language. In trying to create a closer liaison ..."
3. The Monthly Review by Ralph Griffiths (1763)
"... and poignance, we think it could not have failed engaging the public attention.
The Writer's reflections are, in general, ..."
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