Looking for the meaning of the word PATHETICALLY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PATHETICALLY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Pathetically
Speech Type: Adverb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
pəˈθɛtɪkli
Dialects: British English
Definition:
in a way that arouses pity, especially by displaying vulnerability or sadness
Short Definition:in way that arouses pity
Examples:- she threw her arms around him and sobbed pathetically
- I pathetically pleaded with my guides to stop
Definition:
in a miserably inadequate or ridiculous way
Short Definition:in miserably inadequate or ridiculous way
Examples:- he argued rather pathetically for an election boycott
- a pathetically ill-conceived approach
In Word Games
Scramble Word Scores
Words with Friends
✅ Available
Score: 24
SOWPODS
✅ Available
Score: 22
OTCWL
✅ Available
Score: 22
