1. in a way that begs or pleads earnestly

Examples

• She looked at him imploringly, hoping he would change his mind.
• The child gazed imploringly at his mother for permission to stay up late.
• He spoke imploringly to the judge, asking for mercy.
• The dog stared imploringly at the dinner table, hoping for scraps.
• She reached out imploringly, desperate for help.
• The student looked imploringly at the teacher for an extension on the assignment.