supplicatory

Example:The supplicatory plea from the distressed family finally received some attention.

Definition:A humble and earnest request or appeal.

Example:The supplicatory gesture of placing a flower at the monument brought tears to the eyes of many visitors.

Definition:A humble and earnest action or gesture in an effort to achieve a desired outcome.

Example:The pastor used supplicatory words to convey the deep remorse needed for forgiveness.

Definition:Words that are humble and earnest in their request or appeal.

Example:The officer’s supplicatory tone suggested that he truly believed the message needed to be heard.

Definition:A tone of voice that is humble and earnest in making a request or appeal.

Example:The politician’s supplicatory appeal for support was due to falling public opinion polls.

Definition:An earnest and humble request or appeal.

Example:Her supplicatory application for an extension on the project deadline was based on the weather conditions.

Definition:An application made in a humble and earnest fashion.

Example:The supplicatory prayer for rain during the drought was answered with much-needed rainfall.

Definition:A prayer that is humble and earnest in its request or appeal to a deity.

Example:The mayor made a supplicatory offer to help the community after the devastating flood.

Definition:An offer made in a humble and earnest manner.

Example:The mayor introduced a supplicatory motion to allocate funds for disaster relief.

Definition:A motion made in a humble and earnest way.

Example:The supplicatory knock at the door was almost too quiet for Mrs. Thompson to hear.

Definition:A knock at the door made in a humble and earnest manner.