pathetical Definition
- 1arousing pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness
- 2expressing or arousing pity or sadness
Using pathetical: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pathetical" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The pathetical look on the dog's face made me want to take him home.
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The movie was so pathetical that it made me cry.
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Her story was pathetical and moved everyone in the room to tears.
pathetical Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for pathetical
Summary: pathetical in Brief
'Pathetical' [puh-thet-i-kuhl] is an adjective that describes something that arouses pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness. It can be used to describe a person, animal, or situation, as in 'The pathetical look on the dog's face made me want to take him home.' 'Pathetical' can also be used to describe something that expresses or arouses pity or sadness, as in 'The movie was so pathetical that it made me cry.' Synonyms for 'pathetical' include 'pitiful,' 'miserable,' 'pathetic,' 'sad,' and 'heartbreaking.'
