Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bathetic
adjective
/bəˈθɛtɪk/
Definition
Producing an insincere or overly sentimental emotion, often used to describe something that falls short of emotional depth.
Examples
- The movie’s bathetic conclusion left audiences disappointed; it felt forced and unauthentic.
- His bathetic speech during the award ceremony seemed out of place, lacking the gravitas of the occasion.
Meaning
The term refers to a state of being absurdly sentimental or trivial in a way that evokes feelings but lacks genuine depth or seriousness.
Synonyms
- Sentimental
- Trivial
- Insipid
- Superficial
