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Exam: TOEFL

pithy

IPA: /ˈpɪθi/

KK: /ˈpɪθi/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is brief but full of meaning or substance.

Example: The speaker made a pithy remark that captured everyone's attention.

pitiable

IPA: /ˈpɪtiəbl/

KK: /ˈpɪtiəbl/

adjective

Definition: Causing feelings of sadness or compassion because of being in a bad situation or being inadequate.

Example: The pitiable condition of the abandoned puppy made everyone feel sorry for it.

pitiableness

IPA: /ˈpɪtiəblnəs/

KK: /ˈpɪtiəblnəs/

noun

Definition: A state or condition that is deserving of pity or sympathy.

Example: The pitiableness of the situation moved everyone to help.

pitiably

IPA: /ˈpɪtiəbli/

KK: /ˈpɪtiəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes pity or sadness; deserving sympathy or compassion.

Example: The dog looked at me pitiably, hoping for some food.

pitiful

IPA: /ˈpɪtɪfəl/

KK: /ˈpɪtɪfəl/

adjective

Definition: Causing feelings of sadness or sympathy because of being very poor, weak, or inadequate.

Example: The pitiful condition of the abandoned puppy made everyone feel sorry for it.

pitifullest

IPA: /ˈpɪtɪfəlɪst/

KK: /ˈpɪtɪfəlɪst/

adjective

Definition: The most deserving of pity; extremely sad or unfortunate.

Example: The pitifullest sight was the abandoned puppy shivering in the cold.

pitifully

IPA: /ˈpɪtɪfəli/

KK: /ˈpɪtɪfəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows sadness or sympathy, often causing feelings of pity.

Example: The dog looked pitifully at its owner, hoping for some food.

pitifulness

IPA: /ˈpɪtɪfəl.nəs/

KK: /ˈpɪtɪfəlnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being deserving of pity or sympathy, often due to suffering or misfortune.

Example: The pitifulness of the abandoned puppy made everyone want to help it.

pitiless

IPA: /ˈpɪtɪləs/

KK: /ˈpɪtɪləs/

adjective

Definition: This word describes someone or something that is cruel and does not show any kindness or compassion.

Example: The pitiless storm destroyed everything in its path.

pitilessly

IPA: /ˈpɪtɪləsli/

KK: /ˈpɪtɪləsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows no mercy or compassion; harshly or cruelly.

Example: The storm raged pitilessly, leaving destruction in its wake.

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