supplicatingly
Definition
Adverb: In a manner that expresses a humble and earnest request or plea, often with an implication of desperation or deep need.
Usage Examples
- (She looked at him in a way that begged for help or mercy.)
- (He spoke with a tone of humble entreaty.)
- (He made a gesture of pleading.)
Advanced Usage
"to gaze supplicatingly": to look at someone with a pleading expression.
- The dog gazed supplicatingly at its owner, hoping for a treat. (The dog looked with a begging expression.)
"to say something supplicatingly": to utter words in a tone of humble request.
- "Please, don't leave me," she said supplicatingly. (She said it in a tone of desperate pleading.)
Variants and Related Words
Supplicate (verb): to make a humble and earnest petition to someone in authority.
- The villagers supplicated the king for relief from the drought. (They begged the king for help.)
Supplication (noun): the act of making a humble plea; a prayer or entreaty.
- Her supplication was heard by the council. (Her humble request was considered.)
Suppliant (noun/adjective): a person making a humble plea; also describing such a plea.
- The suppliant knelt before the altar. (The person begging knelt down.)
Synonyms
- Imploringly: in a manner that begs urgently or earnestly.
- Beseechingly: in a way that expresses a desperate request.
- Entreatingly: with a tone of earnest pleading.
Related Idioms
To be on one's knees: to be in a position of humble pleading or desperation.
- He was on his knees supplicatingly before the queen. (He was in a literal or figurative posture of begging.)
To plead with clasped hands: to make a gesture of supplication.
- She stood before him, hands clasped supplicatingly. (She used a traditional gesture of entreaty.)