Word: dispiteously
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: dis
pit
e
ous
ly
Definition: In a dispiteous manner. Not showing mercy or pity.
Morphemes:
Affix: dis-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used as an intensifier of words with negative valence.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dis-
Language: la
Decoded: dis-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: utterly, exceedingly
Affix: piteous
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Showing compassion.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: piteus
Language: fro
Decoded: piteus
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: piteous; having pity
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.