Meaning & Definition of Pathos in English
English⟶
Pathos
/peθɑs/
noun
1. A quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)
- "The film captured all the pathos of their situation"
synonym:
- pathos,
- poignancy
2. A feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
- "The blind are too often objects of pity"
synonym:
- commiseration,
- pity,
- ruth,
- pathos
3. A style that has the power to evoke feelings
synonym:
- pathos