Pathetically

//pəˈθɛtɪkli// adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a pathetic manner; piteously.
Adverb
  1. 1
    arousing scornful pity wordnet
  2. 2
    in a manner arousing sympathy and compassion wordnet

Synonyms

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agonizinglydistressinglyexcruciatinglygrievouslypainfullypitiably

Example

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"My children make pathetically sincere efforts to get up early."

Etymology

From pathetic + -ally.

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