Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Pathetic

• (a.) Expressing or showing anger; passionate.
• (a.) Affecting or moving the tender emotions, esp. pity or grief; full of pathos; as, a pathetic song or story.

Synonyms of Pathetic

• Affecting
• Moving
• Emotional
• Tender
• Melting
• Tender.

Antonyms of Pathetic

• Ludicrous
• Unimpassioned
• Farcical
• Unaffecting.

Homophones of Pathetic