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supplicatory

UK
/ˈsʌplɪkətəri/
US
/ˈsʌplɪˌkeɪtɔri/

Translations

supplicatoryadjective
more supplicatory
Comp.
most supplicatory
Super.
UK
/ˈsʌplɪkətəri/
US
/ˈsʌplɪˌkeɪtɔri/
Her supplicatory tone made it clear that she was desperate for assistance.
Son ton suppliant montrait clairement qu’elle était désespérée d’obtenir de l’aide.
supplicatoireSurtout dans le registre religieux ou soutenu.
The congregation chanted a supplicatory prayer for peace.
La congrégation récitait une prière supplicatoire pour la paix.
Additional translations
implorantPlus littéraire, insiste sur la demande pressante.
Synonyms
requesting
beseeching
pleading
entreating
imploring

Definitions

supplicatoryadjective
Expressing a humble and earnest request or plea.
Her supplicatory tone made it clear that she was desperate for assistance.
Relating to or characteristic of supplication or prayer offered in entreaty.
The congregation chanted a supplicatory prayer for peace.
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