PITIABLE


Meaning of PITIABLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ pɪtiəb(ə)l ]

Someone who is pitiable is in such a sad or weak state that you feel pity for them. ( WRITTEN )

Her grandmother seemed to her a pitiable figure.

= pitiful

ADJ

• piti‧ably

Their main grievance was that they had not received their pitiably low pay...

She found Frances lying on the bed crying pitiably.

= pitifully

ADV : ADV with v , ADV adj

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