Definition

In a way that shows sympathy or sorrow for someone else's misfortune.

Example

She looked at him pityingly when she heard about his troubles.

Conversation

Did you see how she looked at him pityingly after he tripped?

Yeah, it was kind of sad to watch, wasn't it?

I mean, it's hard not to feel a bit sorry for him.

Definitely, but we all have our clumsy moments.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pityingly → It is formed from "pity" (from Old French *pitié*, meaning compassion or sorrow for someone else's misfortune) and "-ingly" (a suffix used to form adverbs indicating manner). The word "pityingly" means in a manner that shows compassion or sorrow for someone else's suffering.

Memory Tip

Think of feeling compassion ('pity') for someone and expressing it in a certain way ('-ingly'). This helps you remember that 'pityingly' means to show sorrow or compassion in your actions.

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