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单词 poignance
释义

poignance

noun

poi·​gnance ˈpȯi-nyən(t)s How to pronounce poignance (audio)
 sometimes  ˈpȯi(g)-nən(t)s
: poignancy

Synonyms

  • acerbity
  • acidity
  • acidness
  • acridity
  • acridness
  • acrimoniousness
  • acrimony
  • acuteness
  • asperity
  • bite
  • bitterness
  • edge
  • harshness
  • keenness
  • poignancy
  • pungency
  • roughness
  • sharpness
  • tartness
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Example Sentences

there's a mean-spirited poignance to the novel's satiric portrait of Hollywood
Recent Examples on the Web But there’s a poignance — and maybe a special dilemma — to that. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 May 2022 Spielberg revives ‘80s slapstick era Tom Hanks, adding the poignance of an immigration tale and a splash of international politics. Christopher Borrelli, chicagotribune.com, 24 Mar. 2022 The resulting images are unique tintypes, giving Sternbach’s contemporary subjects, in their wetsuits and bikinis, the poignance and presence of figures unmoored in time. Vince Aletti, The New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2022 The gripping flashbacks, the adrenaline-pumping action and the heart-piercing poignance show Mr. Ide at his best. Tom Nolan, WSJ, 28 Jan. 2022 Antique daguerreotypes and evocations of the journeys of Odysseus and Telemachus add poignance to a heart-twisting story of love strong enough to outlast life itself. Meghan Cox Gurdon, WSJ, 10 Dec. 2021 This year, in the shadow of the pandemic, Samhain carries extra poignance, with more socially distant observances and references to COVID-19. Deena Yellin, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2021 The book stands out for its raw power, poignance, and moments of grace. Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Sep. 2021 The production, which featured an all-Black cast, was heavy but not without moments of joy and poignance. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1683, in the meaning defined above

poignance

noun

as in poignancy
a harsh or sharp quality there's a mean-spirited poignance to the novel's satiric portrait of Hollywood

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • poignancy
  • bitterness
  • bite
  • edge
  • acerbity
  • pungency
  • acidity
  • severity
  • roughness
  • harshness
  • acuteness
  • spice
  • sharpness
  • acridity
  • acrimony
  • tartness
  • asperity
  • tang
  • punch
  • keenness
  • acridness
  • shrillness
  • severeness
  • acrimoniousness
  • acidness
  • virulence
  • ginger
  • pointedness
  • raucousness
  • vitriol
  • maliciousness
  • thorniness
  • cattiness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • softness
  • gentleness
  • mildness
  • kindliness
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