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PITIABLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does pitiably mean?
• PITIABLY (adverb)
The adverb PITIABLY has 1 sense:
1. in a manner arousing sympathy and compassion
Familiarity information: PITIABLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a manner arousing sympathy and compassion
Synonyms:
pathetically; pitiably
Context example:
the sick child cried pathetically
Pertainym:
pitiable (deserving or inciting pity)
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