Pityingly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Pityingly is an adverb meaning In a pitying manner.
Meaning
In a pitying manner.
Example Sentences
The lady in the mirror gazed at the lady in the room, reproachfully at first, then — for were they not sisters? — relentingly, then pityingly.
Ursula knew that Palmer had been astir at dawn, but not to attend to his usual duties, for she pityingly had freed the thirsty, uncared for sheep; many of these were now bogged in the various water-holes along the river.
Synonyms for pityingly
Depending on context, synonyms include compassionately.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include compassionately, pitiably, pathetically, ruthfully, unpityingly, self-pityingly.
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