Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
it-pitieth-me
Phrase
/ɪt ˈpɪtiːθ miː/
Definition
A phrase expressing sympathy or sorrow for someone’s misfortune.
Examples
- When she heard about his struggles, she remarked, ‘It-pitieth me to see him suffer.’
- Upon seeing the devastation caused by the storm, he sighed, ‘It-pitieth me for those who lost their homes.’
Meaning
The speaker feels a sense of compassion or pity for someone who is experiencing hardship or distress.
Synonyms
- It saddens me
- I feel sorry for you
- It grieves me
