How to pronounce“piteous”in English
IPA/ˈpɪ.ti.əs/
Syllablespi·te·ous
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Definitions of “piteous”
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adjective
Provoking pity, compassion, or sympathy.
“[…] with his strong arms He fastened on my neck, and bellowed out As he’d burst heaven; threw him on my father; Told the most piteous tale of Lear and him That ever ear receiv’d;”
adjective
Showing devotion to God.
“For the Lord kan delyuere piteuouse men fro temptacioun, and kepe wickid men in to the dai of dom to be turmentid;”