Pitifuller: meaning, definitions and examples

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pitifuller

 

[ pɪtɪˈfʌlər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

descriptive quality

Pitifuller is a rare term used to describe someone or something that is more pitiful than usual. It emphasizes a state of being deserving of pity or sympathy, often in an exaggerated manner.

Synonyms

more pathetic, more pitiable, sorrier.

Examples of usage

  • The pitifuller expression on his face broke my heart.
  • She spoke in a pitifuller tone, trying to elicit sympathy from her listeners.
  • His pitifuller state after the incident made everyone want to help him.

Translations

Translations of the word "pitifuller" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pitiúdo

🇮🇳 कमज़ोर

🇩🇪 armselig

🇮🇩 lemah

🇺🇦 жалюгідний

🇵🇱 żałosny

🇯🇵 惨めな

🇫🇷 pitoyable

🇪🇸 patético

🇹🇷 acınası

🇰🇷 비참한

🇸🇦 مؤسف

🇨🇿 ubohý

🇸🇰 biedny

🇨🇳 可怜的

🇸🇮 žalosten

🇮🇸 sorglegt

🇰🇿 қасіретті

🇬🇪 დამწუხრებული

🇦🇿 acı

🇲🇽 patético

Etymology

The word 'pitifuller' is derived from the base word 'pitiful', which itself originates from the Middle English word 'pitifull', derived from Old French 'pitieus', from 'pitié' meaning 'pity'. The formation of 'pitifuller' follows the English pattern of forming comparatives by adding the suffix '-er' to an adjective. This construction indicates a comparison of degrees of pitifulness. While the word is not commonly used in modern English, it may appear in literary or poetic contexts, emphasizing emotional appeals. Instances in historical literature might showcase characters or situations portrayed in an exaggeratedly pitiable state, prompting readers to feel deeper sympathy.