Pathos — synonyms, definition

1. pathos (Noun)

Ruth affection commiseration consciousness emotion empathy feeling impression passion pity poignancy

pathos (Noun) — A quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow). ex. "the film captured all the pathos of their situation"

pathos (Noun) — A feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others. ex. "the blind are too often objects of pathos"

pathos (Noun) — A style that has the power to evoke feelings.

expressive style fellow feeling quality style sympathy