| ADVERB | all | pathetically, pitiably | in a manner arousing sympathy and compassion / compassion |
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| all | pathetically | arousing scornful pity |
| Sounds | pahtheh'tihkahliy; pahtheh'tihkliy | |
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| Rhymes | ably ... zealously: 1543 rhymes with liy... | |
| Meaning | In a manner arousing sympathy and compassion / compassion. | |
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| Example | "the sick child cried pathetically" | |
| Synonym | pitiably | |
| Adjectives | pathetic | deserving or inciting pity |
| Meaning | Arousing scornful pity. | |
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| Spanish | patéticamente | |
| Adjectives | pathetic | inspiring mixed contempt / contempt and pity |
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