1
[ noun ] a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)

Synonyms

poignancy

Examples

"the film captured all the pathos of their situation"

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"

Related terms

sympathy feel_for

3
[ noun ] a style that has the power to evoke feelings

Related terms

expressive_style

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Rhymes with

ethos

Phonetic and Homophones

P EY1 TH AA0 S

Similar Spelling

pothos pithos Pautz Patch Patsy Pathak Pates patas

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