PITIABLY

pathetically, pitiably

(adverb) in a manner arousing sympathy and compassion; “the sick child cried pathetically”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

pitiably (comparative more pitiably, superlative most pitiably)

In a pitiable manner.

Source: Wiktionary


PITIABLE

Pit"i*a*ble, a. Etym: [Cf. OF. pitiable, F. pitoyable.]

Definition: Deserving pity; wworthy of, or exciting, compassion; miserable; lamentable; piteous; as, pitiable persons; a pitiable condition; pitiable wretchedness.

Syn.

– Sorrowful; woeful; sad. See Piteous.

– Pit"i*a*ble*ness, n.

– Pit"i*a*bly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

3 May 2025

DESIRABLE

(adjective) worth having or seeking or achieving; “a desirable job”; “computer with many desirable features”; “a desirable outcome”


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