Poignant
Poignant adjective - Having the power to affect the feelings or sympathies.
Quinsy and poignant are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Quinsy" with "Poignant", this adjectives are similar.
Nearby Words: poignancy, poignantly
Quinsy
Quinsy noun - A painful pus filled inflammation of the tonsils and surrounding tissues; usually a complication of tonsillitis.
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Synonyms for Quinsy
Nearby Word: quins
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