Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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pathetic | No | Yes | No | No |
pathos | Yes | No | No | No |
pathetic (noun) | pathos (noun) |
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a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow) | |
a style that has the power to evoke feelings | |
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others |
pathetic (adjective) | pathos (adjective) |
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inspiring mixed contempt and pity | |
inspiring scornful pity | |
deserving or inciting pity |