Associations to the word «Bathetic»

Wiktionary

BATHETIC, adjective. Characterized by or pertaining to bathos.

Dictionary definition

BATHETIC, adjective. Effusively or insincerely emotional; "a bathetic novel"; "maudlin expressions of sympathy"; "mushy effusiveness"; "a schmaltzy song"; "sentimental soap operas"; "slushy poetry".

Wise words

Be generous with kindly words, especially about those who are absent.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe