Pathos meaning and example sentences

Learning Pathos in context helps you remember meaning, use natural sentence patterns, and improve academic English performance. On this page, you will find a clear definition, practical examples, synonyms, and related words so you can build stronger vocabulary connections for exams and daily communication.

Definition

Pathos: Acıma hissi uyandıran, dokunaklılık

Example sentences

  • The playwright used intense pathos to make the audience sympathize with the tragic fate of the main character.
  • The playwright used intense pathos to make the audience sympathize with the tragic fate of the main character. (Oyun yazarı, izleyicinin ana karakterin trajik kaderine sempati duymasını sağlamak için yoğun bir dokunaklılık (pathos) kullandı.)
  • In an exam setting, you can paraphrase ideas by replacing simpler words with Pathos when the meaning is "Acıma hissi uyandıran, dokunaklılık".

Synonyms

Related words

Practice section

Reinforce Pathos with active recall: review it in flashcards, then test yourself in timed vocabulary modes.