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pathos

noun

/ˈpeɪθɒs/

Meaning

a quality in speech, writing, or events that evokes pity or deep emotion

The documentary balanced pathos with hope, making the audience both weep and think.

a touch of pathos

poignancy, sentiment, emotion, sorrow, poignance

apathy, indifference, detachment

pathos and humor, a touch of pathos, genuine pathos, evoke pathos, dramatic pathos

A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.

a small shelter for a dog; an establishment for the breeding or boarding of dogs

A compulsive need to continuously scroll through content on digital devices, particularly smartphone...

A trap designed to catch or injure humans; informally, a woman considered dangerously attractive.

a small spoon used for stirring drinks or eating soft foods, or for measuring small amounts of ingre...

A low-lying tract of land along a river, usually fertile and flat.