Word: piteously
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: pit
e
ous
ly
Definition: In a piteous manner; pathetically; plaintively.
Morphemes:
Affix: piteous
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Provoking pity, compassion, or sympathy.
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.