Commiseratingly

/kəˈmɪzəreɪtɪŋli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner expressing sympathy and sorrow for someone's misfortune; done with commiseration.

Etymology

From commiserating plus the adverbial suffix -ly. Creates an adverbial form to modify verbs or adjectives, following standard English word formation.

Kelly Says

When someone looks at you 'commiseratingly' after you tell them bad news, that facial expression is actually a universal human signal—researchers have found similar sympathetic expressions across all cultures.

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