Bathos
Word | BATHOS |
Character | 6 |
Hyphenation | ba thos |
Pronunciations | /ˈbeɪθɒs/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Bathos"
What do we mean by bathos?
An abrupt, presumably unintended juxtaposition of the exalted and the commonplace, producing a ludicrous effect. noun
An anticlimax. noun
Insincere or grossly sentimental pathos. noun
Banality; triteness. noun
Depth; lowest part or stage; bottom. noun
A ludicrous descent from the elevated to the commonplace or ridiculous in writing or speech; a sinking; anticlimax. noun
Synonyms Fustian, Turgidness, etc. See bombast. noun
A ludicrous descent from the elevated to the low, in writing or speech; anticlimax. noun
Depth, bottom. noun
An abrupt change in style, usually from high to low; an unintended transition of style; an anticlimax. noun
Triteness; triviality; banality. noun
Overly sentimental and exaggerated pathos. noun
Triteness or triviality of style noun
A change from a serious subject to a disappointing one noun
Insincere pathos noun
Overdone or treacly attempts to inspire pathos.
Depth.
(the arts) Risible failure on the part of a work of art to properly affect its audience, particularly owing to
(the arts) The ironic use of such failure for satiric or humorous effect.
A nadir, a low point particularly in one's career.
Skeezily uncomfortable. Urban Dictionary
A worthless piece of monkey shit. he is the shortest shitbag ever concieved. he has no friends, and his hair looks like an 80s afro. he is a flaming deush bag, and loves his brothers cock. Urban Dictionary
A dramatic moment in a work of fiction that's undercut on purpose, usually for a joke. When used well, it's really funny and can be kind of a relief. When used poorly, it can come across as insecure or lazy writing. Think of a stereotypical line from a Marvel movie, like "Well THAT just happened!" or "He's right behind me, isn't he" Urban Dictionary
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