Pathos Meaning

There are 3 meaning(s) for word Pathos

Meaning 1 : a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

    Synonyms : commiseration,  pity,  ruth
Meaning 2 : a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)

    Example : the film captured all the pathos of their situation

    Synonyms : poignancy
Meaning 3 : a style that has the power to evoke feelings