Words that rhyme with pathos

Pathos is a 2-syllable word with 6 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are bathos, benthos, ethos. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of pathos

noun
  1. a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow); "the film captured all the pathos of their situation"
  2. a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others; "the blind are too often objects of pity"
  3. a style that has the power to evoke feelings

1 syllable

Examples of "pathos" in lyrics

See how pathos is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "That boast a paperback zine pathos"
    Busdriver — Kill Your Employer (Recreational Paranoia is the Sport of Now)
  • "define pathos"
    AOL — AOL
  • "cccp epica etica etnica pathos"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

athos
an autonomous area in northeastern Greece that is the site of several Greek Orthodox monasteries founded in the tenth
bathos
triteness or triviality of style insincere pathos a change from a serious subject to a disappointing one
benthos
a region including the bottom of the sea and the littoral zones organisms (plants and animals) that live at or near the
ethos
(anthropology) the distinctive spirit of a culture or an era; "the Greek ethos"

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "pathos" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like bathos, benthos, ethos create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "pathos" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

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