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pathos vs poignancy

poignancy vs pathos

pathos and poignancy both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pathos Yes No No No
poignancy Yes No No No
As nouns, pathos and poignancy are synonyms defined as:
  • pathos and poignancy: a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)
pathos (noun) poignancy (noun)
a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow) a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)
a style that has the power to evoke feelings a state of deeply felt distress or sorrow
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
Difference between pathos and poignancy

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