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ad. In a pathetic manner; piteously.

Passionately.

In a pathetic manner; in such a manner as to excite the tender emotions or feelings; affectingly.

ad. arousing scornful pity

ad. in a manner arousing sympathy and compassion

"The smoke curled up pathetically from the Yukon stove-pipe."

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