Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary
pitifully [Brit ˈpɪtɪfʊli, ˈpɪtɪf(ə)li, Am ˈpɪdif(ə)li] ADV
1. pitifully (arousing pity):
- pitifully cry, look, suffer
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2. pitifully (arousing contempt):
- pitifully perform, sing
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- pitifully low, obvious, poor, small
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