Poignancy Mnemonic

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poignancy

poignancy

Examples

a state of deeply felt distress or sorrow

noun

a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)

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"Poke + Nancy. Nancy's story pokes your heart with a sad and touching force."

"Point + Nancy. Nancy feels the sharp point of sadness deeply."

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