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Plaintively vs Piteously - What's the difference?

plaintively | piteously |

As adverbs the difference between plaintively and piteously

is that plaintively is in a plaintive manner while piteously is in a piteous manner; pathetically; plaintively.

plaintively

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a plaintive manner.
  • piteously

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a piteous manner; pathetically; plaintively.