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1250–1300; Middle English; replacing pitous < Old French < Medieval Latin pietōsus. See pity, -ous
1250–1300; Middle English; replacing pitous < Old French < Medieval Latin pietōsus. See pity, -ous
Related forms
pit·e·ous·ly, adverb
pit·e·ous·ness, noun
o·ver·pit·e·ous, adjective
o·ver·pit·e·ous·ly, adverb
o·ver·pit·e·ous·ness, noun
EXPANDSynonyms
1. affecting, moving, distressing, lamentable, woeful, sad, wretched, sorrowful. See pitiful.
1. affecting, moving, distressing, lamentable, woeful, sad, wretched, sorrowful. See pitiful.
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Piteous
is always a great word to know.
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Example Sentences
- Hunter tells a piteous story of the privations and degradations of the dim, silent millions among us.
- Her chin-up gentility, pursed lips and piteous bleating would be enough to drive any self-respecting gambler to murder.
- There will be screams and howls and piteous sights''.
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Word Origin & History
piteous
c.1300, from Anglo-Fr. pitous, O.Fr. pitos (12c.), from M.L. pietosus "merciful, pitiful," in V.L. "dutiful," from L. pietas "dutiful conduct, compassion" (see piety).
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