 pathos |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow) | |
| Synonyms: | poignancy | |
| Examples: | "the film captured all the pathos of their situation" |
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| Related terms: | quality | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others | |
| Synonyms: | pity commiseration ruth | |
| Examples: | "the blind are too often objects of pity" |
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| Related terms: | sympathy feel_for | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a style that has the power to evoke feelings | |
| Related terms: | expressive_style | |
| Similar spelling: |
pothos pithos Pautz Patch Patsy Pathak Pates patas |
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