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Pitiably Definition & Meaning

pitiably
adverb
  1. in a manner arousing sympathy and compassion; "the sick child cried pathetically"

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What does pitiably mean?
in a manner arousing sympathy and compassion; "the sick child cried pathetically"
What part of speech is pitiably?
Pitiably is an adverb.

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