adverb
- in a manner that earnestly asks or begs for something
Examples
- She looked at him pleadingly, hoping he would change his mind.
- The child asked pleadingly for just five more minutes of playtime.
- He spoke pleadingly to the judge, asking for mercy.
- The dog stared pleadingly at the dinner table.
- She reached out pleadingly for help.
- The student looked pleadingly at the teacher when asked about the homework.