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English noun: pathos

1. pathos (attribute) a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)


SamplesThe film captured all the pathos of their situation.


Synonymspoignancy


Broader (hypernym)quality

2. pathos (feeling) a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others


SamplesThe blind are too often objects of pity.


Synonymscommiseration, pity, ruth


Broader (hypernym)fellow feeling, sympathy

3. pathos (communication) a style that has the power to evoke feelings


Broader (hypernym)expressive style, style









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