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imploringly

/ɪmˈplɔː.ɹɪŋ.li/
im · plor · ing · ly
Adjective:imploring
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• adverb

1

In a manner that begs, entreats, or appeals earnestly and urgently for help, mercy, or favor.

Example

"The stranded hiker looked imploringly at the rescue pilot as the storm clouds gathered overhead."

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• Rhymes for imploringly

• Nearby Words

implode
implore
imploring
imploringly
implosion
implosive
imply

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the participle of 'implore', which entered English in the early 16th century from Middle French 'implorer' and Latin 'implorare' (from 'in-' meaning 'on, upon' and 'plorare' meaning 'to weep or cry out'), combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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