piteous Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈpɪ.ti.əs/
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Piteous as an Adjective
1
Provoking pity, compassion, or sympathy.
2
Showing devotion to God.
3
Showing compassion.
4
Of little importance or value.
Word Forms & Grammar
piteous (comparative more piteous, superlative most piteous)
Origin of Piteous
From Middle English pitous, from Old French piteus, pitus, ultimately from Latin pietās. (“piety, compassion”).
Piteous at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈpɪ.ti.əs/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | Provoking pity, compassion, or sympathy |
| Comparative / superlative | more piteous, most piteous |
Piteous Pronunciation
You say piteous as /ˈpɪ.ti.əs/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (pɪ).