1. in a humble, pleading manner; beseechingly
Usage: formal

Examples

• She looked at him suppliantly, hoping he would reconsider his decision.
• The defendant spoke suppliantly to the judge, asking for mercy.
• He held out his hands suppliantly, begging for forgiveness.
• The child gazed suppliantly at her mother, wanting permission to stay up late.
• The villagers approached the king suppliantly, requesting aid during the drought.
• She knelt suppliantly before the altar, praying for guidance.