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(noun) a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow); "the film captured all the pathos of their situation" |
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Synonyms: poignancy |
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Related Words: quality |
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(noun) a style that has the power to evoke feelings |
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Related Words: expressive style, style |
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(noun) a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others; "the blind are too often objects of pity" |
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Synonyms: commiseration, pity, ruth |
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Related Words: fellow feeling, sympathy |
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