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piteously
adjective
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How to pronounce piteously:

Definition of piteously:

piteously (adjective):
of a kind to move to pity or compassion

Synonyms for piteously:

pitiabledisturbingsadpoormournfulmiserablesorrypitifulterriblepathetic
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Antonyms for piteously:

cheerfullyhappily

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