bathetic

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ba·thet·ic

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(bə-thĕt'ĭk) pronunciation

adj.
Characterized by bathos. See synonyms at sentimental.

[Probably blend of BATHOS and PATHETIC.]

bathetically ba·thet'i·cal·ly adv.

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characterized by bathos

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IN BRIEF: adj. - Effusively or insincerely emotional.

Tutor's tip: The "pathetic" (pitiful) performances were appropriate to the "bathetic" (trite) show.

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Foolish, Immature, Bigoted, or Trivial

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