συγκινητικός — meaning in English

English meaning

• pathetic adj Arousing pity or sadness.
• touching adjective Causing feelings of sadness, sympathy, or tenderness.

Senses

συγκινητικός is used for these senses in English:

• pathetic Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion; exciting pathos.
• touching Provoking sadness and pity; that can cause sadness or heartbreak among witnesses to a sad event or situation.

pathetic — full definition

1. adj Arousing pity or sadness.
2. adj So inadequate or feeble as to be contemptible.

touching — full definition

1. adjective Causing feelings of sadness, sympathy, or tenderness.
2. preposition Concerning or regarding (formal/legal usage).
3. adjective In physical contact with something.

Related Greek words