suppliant — humbly asking or begging for something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: humbly asking or begging for something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsʌpliənt/
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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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
sub- (under/beneath) + plic- (fold) + -ant (one who does) = 'one who folds themselves beneath/submissively'
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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