1. plural of poignancy; instances or qualities of being deeply moving or touching, especially in a way that evokes sadness or regret

Examples

• The novel was filled with small poignancies that made readers reflect on their own lives.
• She collected the poignancies of everyday moments in her photography.
• The documentary captured the poignancies of families separated by war.
• His memoir revealed the quiet poignancies of growing up in poverty.
• The film’s poignancies lingered with audiences long after the credits rolled.
• There were unexpected poignancies in the comedian’s seemingly lighthearted routine.