piteously Meaning & Definition
/ˈpɪ.ti.əs.li/
What Does Piteously Mean?
As an adverb, piteously means In a piteous manner; pathetically; plaintively.
Piteously: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈpɪ.ti.əs.li// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Comparative / superlative | more piteously, most piteously |
Piteously Definition (Adverb)
- In a piteous manner; pathetically; plaintively.
Synonyms of Piteously
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Piteously synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Piteously
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Piteously in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
piteously (comparative more piteously, superlative most piteously)
Origin of Piteously
From Middle English piteuously, pitously; equivalent to piteous + -ly.
How Do You Say Piteously?
The standard pronunciation of piteously is //ˈpɪ.ti.əs.li//, spoken in 1 syllable.