Associations to the word «Pathetically»

Wiktionary

PATHETICALLY, adverb. In a pathetic manner; piteously.

Dictionary definition

PATHETICALLY, adverb. In a manner arousing sympathy and compassion; "the sick child cried pathetically".
PATHETICALLY, adverb. Arousing scornful pity; "they had pathetically little money"; "it was pathetically bad".

Wise words

The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause.
Mark Twain