impassioned / grandiloquent
pathetisch – pathetischer – am pathetischsten
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impassioned / solemn
Characterized by strong emotions, a solemn mood, or passionate expression.
Mit pathetischen Worten beschrieb die Rednerin die Bedeutung dieses historischen Tages.
In impassioned words, the speaker described the significance of this historic day.
overly sentimental / bombastic
Excessively emotional, solemn, or grandiloquent, and therefore often seeming insincere.
Seine pathetische Liebeserklärung wirkte auf alle Anwesenden eher peinlich.
His grandiloquent declaration of love seemed rather embarrassing to everyone present.
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'Pathetisch' (impassioned / grandiloquent) is often used with words such as 'Rede' (speech), 'Worte' (words), 'Ton' (tone), or 'Sprache' (language). It can also be used with verbs such as 'klingen' (to sound), 'wirken' (to seem), and 'sprechen' (to speak).
Seine pathetische Rede bewegte viele Menschen.
His impassioned speech moved many people.
Die Ansprache klang pathetisch und sehr feierlich.
The address sounded impassioned and very solemn.
In this sense, 'pathetisch' (impassioned / solemn) often describes public speeches, memorial services, or historical topics. The expression then emphasizes strong emotions and a solemn effect.
Bei der Gedenkfeier fand der Bürgermeister pathetische Worte für die Opfer des Krieges.
At the memorial service, the mayor found solemn, impassioned words for the victims of the war.
The critical meaning is often indicated by words such as 'übertrieben' (exaggerated), 'schwülstig' (bombastic), or 'unecht' (insincere), or by reactions such as 'peinlich' (embarrassing). Verbs such as 'wirken' (to seem) and 'klingen' (to sound) also often show that the effect is being judged negatively.
Sein Auftritt wirkte so übertrieben pathetisch, dass ihn schließlich niemand mehr ernst nahm.
His performance came across as so over-the-top and grandiloquent that eventually no one took him seriously anymore.
