What does imploringly mean?
Imploringly means Beseechingly; in a manner that beseeches or implores..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
Beseechingly; in a manner that beseeches or implores..
“You must help me,” she said imploringly.
For a week or two after Wendy came it was doubtful whether they would be able to keep her, as she was another mouth to feed. Mr. Darling was frightfully proud of her, but he was very honourable, and he sat on the edge of Mrs. Darling's bed, holding her hand and calculating expenses, while she looked at him imploringly.
Use imploringly when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Imploringly means Beseechingly; in a manner that beseeches or implores..
Common synonyms include entreatingly, beseechingly, importunately, pleadingly.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
“You must help me,” she said imploringly.
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