Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Passionately.
- In a pathetic manner; in such a manner as to excite the tender emotions or feelings; affectingly.
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- adverb In a
pathetic manner;piteously .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adverb arousing scornful pity
- adverb in a manner arousing sympathy and compassion
Etymologies
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Examples
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The smoke curled up pathetically from the Yukon stove-pipe.
In a Far Country 2010
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The smoke curled up pathetically from the Yukon stove-pipe.
In a Far Country 2010
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But, rather than take it on, many campaigners pathetically fawn at the table, begging for crumbs – spending much of their time and energies in pathetically seeking attention.
Our own worst enemies Richard 2006
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Why he stopped playing tournaments, and how his life unraveled so pathetically, is a story one can learn only by seeking out those who actually know Fischer.
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Why he stopped playing tournaments, and how his life unraveled so pathetically, is a story one can learn only by seeking out those who actually know Fischer.
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The smoke curled up pathetically from the Yukon stove-pipe.
In a Far Country 1900
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I take issue with the word "pathetically" - what is pathetic about proudly showing off your lists?
Archive 2007-06-01 The List Writer 2007
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I take issue with the word "pathetically" - what is pathetic about proudly showing off your lists?
A list heroine of mine The List Writer 2007
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You don't think it's the fact that the prosecution had what some people have called a pathetically weak case?
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Trembling with fear, the creature continued to wave its sword pathetically at her from its knees.
The Black Wing Kirchoff, Mary 1993
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