1. the quality of being deeply moving or touching, especially in a way that evokes sadness or regret

Examples

• The poignancy of the old photograph brought tears to her eyes.
• There was a certain poignancy in his final speech before retirement.
• The movie’s poignancy came from its realistic portrayal of loss.
• She felt the poignancy of leaving her childhood home.
• The letter’s poignancy was heightened by knowing it was his last.
• The poignancy of the moment was not lost on anyone present.