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BATHOS

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Bathos.

Bathos - as a noun

Triteness or triviality of style

Insincere pathos

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mawkishness

A change from a serious subject to a disappointing one

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
anticlimax

Example Sentences

"The movie started out as a thrilling action-packed adventure, but it quickly descended into bathos with cheesy dialogue and predictable plot twists."
"The play had a few moments of bathos when the actors struggled to deliver emotional lines convincingly."
"The author's attempt at injecting humor into the story only resulted in bathos, as the jokes fell flat and disrupted the serious tone."
"The comedian's routine started off well, but the constant use of toilet humor eventually led to bathos."
"The film's dramatic climax was ruined by a poorly timed bathos, as the characters inexplicably broke into a dance number."
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Word Game Points

Is BATHOS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bathos is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BATHOS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is BATHOS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bathos is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BATHOS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is BATHOS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bathos is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BATHOS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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