pathos
11 points
English
6 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #40,086
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/pˈeɪθɑːs/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural pathoses
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).