POIGNANCIES Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word poignancies. (close relations)
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feelings | nounn | |||||||
noun • emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity) | ||||||||
emotions | nounn | |||||||
noun • any strong feeling | ||||||||
impacts | nounn | |||||||
noun • the striking of one body against another • a forceful consequence; a strong effect • influencing strongly • the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat verb • press or wedge together; pack together • have an effect upon | ||||||||
pangs | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sudden sharp feeling • a mental pain or distress • a sharp spasm of pain | ||||||||
sentiments | nounn | |||||||
noun • tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion • a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty | ||||||||
touches | verbv | |||||||
noun • the event of something coming in contact with the body • the faculty by which external objects or forces are perceived through contact with the body (especially the hands) • a suggestion of some quality • a distinguishing style • the act of putting two things together with no space between them • a slight but appreciable amount • a communicative interaction • a slight attack of illness • the act of soliciting money (as a gift or loan) • the sensation produced by pressure receptors in the skin • deftness in handling matters • the feel of mechanical action verb • make physical contact with, come in contact with • perceive via the tactile sense • affect emotionally • be relevant to • be in direct physical contact with; make contact • have an effect upon • deal with; usually used with a form of negation • cause to be in brief contact with • to extend as far as • be equal to in quality or ability • tamper with • make a more or less disguised reference to • comprehend • consume • color lightly | ||||||||
pathos | nounn | |||||||
noun • a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow) • a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others • a style that has the power to evoke feelings | ||||||||
poignance | nounn | |||||||
noun • a state of deeply felt distress or sorrow |