English

Adjective

pathetical ‎(comparative more pathetical, superlative most pathetical)

1. (now archaic) Arousing sympathy; pathetic. [from 16th c.]
2. Arising from strong emotion; passionate. [from 16th c.]
   • 1621, Robert Burton, The Anatomy of Melancholy, III.2.2.ii:

     Theseus at the first sight of Helen was so besotted, that he esteemed himself the happiest man in the world if he might enjoy her, and to that purpose kneeled down, and made his pathetical prayers unto the gods.

Related terms

• patheticalness