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