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Poignantly Definition & Meaning

poignantly
adverb
  1. in a poignant or touching manner; "she spoke poignantly"

"Poignantly" in song lyrics

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  • "Or more poignantly"
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Frequently asked questions

What does poignantly mean?
in a poignant or touching manner; "she spoke poignantly"
What part of speech is poignantly?
Poignantly is an adverb.

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