suppliant — humbly asking or begging for something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: humbly asking or begging for something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsʌpliənt/
Korean meaning: 겸손하게 간청하는, 애원하는
Korean pronunciation: **서**플리언트
Example Sentences
- The student's suppliant email to the professor asking for extra credit was surprisingly effective.
- With suppliant eyes, the dog stared at the dinner table.
- The diplomat approached with a suppliant attitude, hoping to negotiate peace.
suppliant
ADJECTIVE//ˈsʌpliənt//
humbly asking or begging for something
someone humbly asking and begging for something from a position of complete submission
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Origin
From Latin 'supplicare' meaning 'to kneel down and fold,' referring to the ancient Roman practice of petitioners literally kneeling and folding their hands when making humble requests.
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“The student's suppliant email to the professor asking for extra credit was surprisingly effective.”
“With suppliant eyes, the dog stared at the dinner table.”
“The diplomat approached with a suppliant attitude, hoping to negotiate peace.”
“She stood before the judge as a suppliant, begging for mercy.”
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