Quality Evoking Pity Or Sadness Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is PATHOS which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: PATHOS

Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	6		Exact Match!
2	49%	7		Evoking feelings of sadness or pity
3	36%	13		Quality of evoking a sense of sadness

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "PATHOS" which means:

noun

• A quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)
• A feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
• A style that has the power to evoke feelings

An example sentence would be:

• "The speech was filled with pathos, bringing tears to the eyes of everyone in the audience."
• "The movie evoked a strong sense of pathos, leaving the viewers emotionally moved."

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Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Quick23 Mar 2009	Across 13
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