PHATIC
(adj.)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Phatic.
Phatic - as an adjective
Pertaining to words used to convey any kind of social relationship, e.g., polite mood, rather than meaning; for example, "how are you?" is often not a literal question but is said only as a greeting. (similarly, a response such as "fine" is often not an accurate answer, but merely an acknowledgement of the greeting.)
Example Sentences
"I engaged in phatic conversation with my neighbor about the weather."
"The phatic greetings at the beginning of the meeting seemed insincere."
"Their conversation consisted mostly of phatic remarks instead of meaningful content."
"The phone call was just a phatic attempt to be polite; neither of them really wanted to talk."
"She nodded and smiled, offering a phatic response to his comment."
Word Game Points
Is PHATIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, phatic is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PHATIC has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is PHATIC a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, phatic is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPHATIC has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is PHATIC a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, phatic is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPHATIC has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
