suppliantly
- adverb
- /səˈplaɪəntli/
- Formal
:
suplicantemente
- The child looked suppliantly at his mother, hoping for another piece of cake.
Examples
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Please, don't be mad; I was only asking suppliantly!
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He waited suppliantly at the door, hoping to be invited inside.
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She asked suppliantly for forgiveness, her voice trembling with emotion.
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The puppy sat suppliantly by the door.
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She looked at him suppliantly, hoping he would forgive her mistake.
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The child asked suppliantly for a second chance to prove himself.
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He spoke suppliantly, begging for assistance in a difficult situation.
Synonyms
54
3.1
To act without showing pride or wanting praise
20
3.9
In a serious and honest way that shows a strong wish
1
4.3
In a soft, urgent way that asks for something
1
6.1
Someone shows a begging look or voice while asking for help
1
7.8
In a begging way that shows strong need or hope
To ask for something in a pleading way
Antonyms
How Pleading
366
3.6
- Specialized
1
6.1
- Formal
20
3.9
54
3.1
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word suppliantly comes from the Latin supplicare, which meant 'to kneel' or 'to beg', so picture someone on their knees asking seriously for help. That's why to ask suppliantly is to make a humble, pleading request.