1. in a manner expressing sympathy or pity for someone's misfortune or suffering

Examples

• She looked at him commiseratingly when he told her about losing his job.
• He spoke commiseratingly about the team's devastating loss in the final game.
• The nurse patted his hand commiseratingly as she explained the diagnosis.
• They nodded commiseratingly as their friend described her difficult breakup.
• She sighed commiseratingly, understanding exactly how he felt after his disappointment.