Definition

More deserving of pity or sympathy than something else.

Example

The pitifuller situation was hard to ignore, as many people were suffering.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you see that movie last night?

Yeah, it was really good, but the ending was a bit pitifuller than I expected.

I know what you mean! It made me feel so sad.

Exactly! I was hoping for something a little more uplifting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pitifuller → It is formed from "pitiful" (from Old French *piteux*, meaning deserving pity) and "-er" (meaning one who). The word "pitifuller" means one who is more deserving of pity or evokes more pity than another.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'more deserving of pity' — 'pitiful' relates to evoking pity, and '-er' indicates a person. This helps you remember that 'pitifuller' refers to someone who elicits even more pity.

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