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flēbilis — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • lamentable adj So poor or regrettable as to cause sorrow or disappointment; deplorable.
  • pathetic adj Arousing pity or sadness.
  • pitiful adj So sad, weak, or inadequate that it arouses pity or contempt.

Senses

flēbilis is used for these senses in English:

  • lamentable Causing sorrow, distress or regret; deplorable, pitiful or distressing.
  • pathetic Arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion; exciting pathos.

pathetic — full definition

  1. adj Arousing pity or sadness.
  2. adj So inadequate or feeble as to be contemptible.

Related Latin words