Associations to the word «Poignancy»

Wiktionary

POIGNANCY, noun. The quality of being poignant

Dictionary definition

POIGNANCY, noun. A state of deeply felt distress or sorrow; "a moment of extraordinary poignancy".
POIGNANCY, noun. A quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow); "the film captured all the pathos of their situation".

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?
Buddha