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pitiably

adverb

in a manner arousing sympathy and compassion

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Word length
8
Starts with
P
Ends with
Y
Contains
IT
Scrabble score
15
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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adverb

  1. in a manner arousing sympathy and compassion

    “the sick child cried pathetically”

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the sick child cried pathetically

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