pathos
(noun)
noun
1. a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)
- the film captured all the pathos of their situation
Similar word(s): poignancy
Definition categories: attribute, quality
2. a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
Similar word(s): commiseration, pity, ruth
Definition categories: feeling, sympathy
3. a style that has the power to evoke feelings
Definition categories: communication, style