PITYINGLY

pityingly, compassionately

(adverb) in a compassionate manner; “the nurse looked at him pityingly”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

pityingly (comparative more pityingly, superlative most pityingly)

In a pitying manner.

Source: Wiktionary



RESET




Word of the Day

26 February 2025

ACRIMONIOUS

(adjective) marked by strong resentment or cynicism; “an acrimonious dispute”; “bitter about the divorce”


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

The New York Stock Exchange started out as a coffee house.

coffee icon