BATHOS

/ˈbeɪθɒs/
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Definition

/ˈbeɪθɒs/
noun
  1. Overdone or treacly attempts to inspire pathos.
  2. Depth.
  3. (the arts) Risible failure on the part of a work of art to properly affect its audience, particularly owing to
  4. (the arts) The ironic use of such failure for satiric or humorous effect.
  5. A nadir, a low point particularly in one's career.

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