Phrases with «added poignancy»

"Added poignancy" means an extra emotional impact or feeling of sadness or significance in a situation or moment. Full definition

Sentences with «added poignancy»

  • Four sites in Yorkshire will host the sculptor's works, including the pieces he was making before his death in 2013, in event given added poignancy by the recent loss of his wife, the painter Sheila Girling (theguardian.com)
  • It also takes on added poignancy in the wake of the artist's untimely recent death at the age of 48. (artforum.com)
  • The cast is strong, but «Eye in the Sky» is given added poignancy by the final screen appearance of Rickman, who died earlier this year at 69. (seattletimes.com)
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