pathos meaning and definition

PATHOS noun

Definition of pathos (noun)

1. a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)
   • "the film captured all the pathos of their situation"
   • synonyms: poignancy
2. a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
   • "the blind are too often objects of pity"
   • synonyms: commiseration, pity, ruth
3. a style that has the power to evoke feelings