What does pathetical mean?
Pathetical means (now archaic) Arousing sympathy; pathetic..
Pathetical
/pəˈθɛtɪkl̩/ · adjective
Meaning
(now archaic) Arousing sympathy; pathetic..
Definitions by Sense
- (now archaic) Arousing sympathy; pathetic.
- Arising from strong emotion; passionate.
Example Sentences
Not Hermes Prolocutor to the Gods, Could vſe perſwaſions more pathetical.
Theseus at the first sight of Helen was so besotted, that he esteemed himself the happiest man in the world if he might enjoy her, and to that purpose kneeled down, and made his pathetical prayers unto the gods.
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Antonyms for pathetical
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Word Forms
- more pathetical
- most pathetical
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Not Hermes Prolocutor to the Gods, Could vſe perſwaſions more pathetical.
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