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