NYT Dictionary

PITYINGLY

AdverbPIT-y-ing-lypit-y-ing-ly · 4 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2025

Meaning

In a pitying manner.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English pitying Middle English -ly English -ly English pityingly From pitying + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

compassionately

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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