pathetisch

German

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /paˈteːtɪʃ/

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Adjective

pathetisch (comparative pathetischer, superlative am pathetischsten)

1. histrionic; gushing; pompous; grandiose (excessively emotional, dramatic, or solemn)

Related terms

• Pathos

Further reading

• “pathetisch” in Duden online