Definitions:

1. Conveys a sense of compassionate concern or sadness for the suffering or distress of another. ADVERB
   • He shook his head pityingly when he saw the state of their living conditions, immediately setting into motion plans to help improve their situation.
2. In a compassionate manner. ADVERB
   • The teacher spoke to the student pityingly, recognizing the effort put into the project despite its shortcomings.
3. In a way that shows sadness or sympathy for someone else's unhappiness or difficult situation. ADVERB
   • The nurse looked at the patient pityingly.
   • The nurse patted her hand pityingly, a silent gesture of support in her moment of fear and uncertainty.
4. In a way which shows that one feels pity for someone. ADVERB
   • She looked at him pityingly, fully understanding the depth of his grief but at a loss for words that could offer comfort.

Synonyms:

• benevolently
• compassionately
• humanely
• kindly
• mercifully
• solicitously
• sympathetically
• tenderly