supplicatory
/ˈsʌplɪkəˌtɔri/
adjective
- Expressing a humble and earnest request or plea.
- Her supplicatory tone moved the committee to reconsider the decision.
- He wrote a supplicatory letter to the king, begging for mercy.
- The child gave a supplicatory look, hoping for a second scoop of ice cream.
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