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Piteously

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ad. In a piteous manner; pathetically; plaintively.

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

In a piteous manner; pleadingly; as if for pity or mercy; mournfully; sadly; dreadfully.

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ad. in a piteous manner

Word Usage

"The sight of her suffering agonized him beyond expression, but he took her hands -- he pressed them, for they were icy cold -- he called piteously on her name."

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