Characterized by bathos. See synonyms at sentimental.
[Probably blend of BATHOS and PATHETIC.]
bathetically ba·thet'i·cal·ly adv.
bathetic
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ba·thet·ic (bə-thĕt'ĭk)  |
adj.
Characterized by bathos. See synonyms at sentimental.
Characterized by bathos. See synonyms at sentimental.
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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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The adjective has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
effusively or insincerely emotional
Synonyms: maudlin, mawkish, mushy, schmaltzy, schmalzy, sentimental, slushy
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