Definition

Adverb: In a manner that earnestly and humbly asks or begs for something.

Usage

The adverb "entreatingly" describes how an action, typically speaking or looking, is performed. It is used to convey a tone or expression of sincere pleading, supplication, or earnest request. It modifies verbs like "said," "looked," "asked," or "whispered."

Examples

• She looked at him entreatingly, hoping he would change his mind.
• "Please don't go," he said entreatingly.
• The dog pawed at the cabinet door and whined entreatingly.

Advanced Usage

• Literary and Formal Tone: "Entreatingly" is more common in written English, particularly in literature or formal narratives, than in everyday casual speech. It adds emotional depth to a description of a plea.
  • The prisoner grasped the bars and spoke entreatingly to the guard.

Variants and Related Words

• Entreat (verb): To ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something.
  • She entreated him to stay.
• Entreaty (noun): An earnest or humble request.
  • He refused to listen to their entreaties.

Synonyms

• Imploringly: In a manner that begs earnestly.
• Beseechingly: In a manner that asks for something urgently or fervently.
• Pleadingly: In a manner that makes an emotional appeal.
• Supplicatingly: In a humble, prayerful manner of asking.

Antonyms

• Demandingly: In a commanding or insistent manner.
• Peremptorily: In an expectation of immediate obedience without question.

Adverb

1. in a beseeching manner
   • `You must help me,' she said imploringly