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pitiably


Meanings
  • adjective

    Expressing or deserving pity or compassion.

    - "The injured animal lay pitiably on the side of the road."
    - "Her voice was pitiably weak and trembling."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with pitiably
pitifully , hospitably , applicably , hospodarably
Variants
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pitiable , pitiableness , pitiablenesses , pitiably
Etymology
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From Old French pitie, from pitier, pitie 'compassion, pity'.


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  1. The word 'pitiably' has only one syllable.

  2. The word 'pitiably' is often used in literature and poetry to describe characters or situations that evoke feelings of pity or compassion.


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  1. Compassion: A feeling of deep sympathy and concern for another who is suffering.

  2. Empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.


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The word 'pitiably' is often used to describe a situation or person that evokes feelings of pity or compassion. It can be used to describe a person who is suffering or in need of help, or a situation that is sad or tragic.

How to Memorize "pitiably"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person or animal that is injured and in need of help. Imagine their sad and pitiful expression to remember the meaning of the word.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'pitiably' with the feeling of pity or compassion. Think of a situation that evokes these feelings when you encounter the word.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Pity Is Able To Evoke Compassion' to remember the meaning of the word.


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