Pityingly
adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In a pitying manner.
"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."
Adverb
- 1 in a compassionate manner wordnet
Example
More examples"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."
Etymology
From pitying + -ly.
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