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Pathetically Definition & Meaning

pathetically
adverb
  1. in a manner arousing sympathy and compassion; "the sick child cried pathetically"
  2. arousing scornful pity; "they had pathetically little money"; "it was pathetically bad"

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What does pathetically mean?
in a manner arousing sympathy and compassion; "the sick child cried pathetically" arousing scornful pity; "they had pathetically little money"; "it was pathetically bad"
What part of speech is pathetically?
Pathetically is an adverb.
How many definitions does pathetically have?
Pathetically has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adverb).

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