PATHETICAL

Etymology

Adjective

pathetical (comparative more pathetical, superlative most pathetical)

(now archaic) Arousing sympathy; pathetic. [from 16th c.]

Arising from strong emotion; passionate. [from 16th c.]

Source: Wiktionary


Pa*thet"ic*al, a.

Definition: Pathetic. [R.] -- Pa*thet"ic*al*ly, adv.

– Pa*thet"ic*al*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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26 February 2025

ACRIMONIOUS

(adjective) marked by strong resentment or cynicism; “an acrimonious dispute”; “bitter about the divorce”


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