Suppliant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsʌpliənt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Suppliant is an adjective meaning Entreating with humility; supplicant.
Meaning
Entreating with humility; supplicant.
More Meanings
- Supplying; auxiliary.
- One who pleads or requests earnestly.
Example Sentences
your levy Must be suppliant
to bow and sue for grace with suppliant knee
I touch your beard as a suppliant, embrace your knees, imploring you to have pity on my wretchedness.
You were not wont to turn young and beautiful suppliants from your office door. What is the real reason of this professional reluctance on your part?
Word Forms
- suppliants
Synonyms for suppliant
Depending on context, synonyms include beseecher, petitioner, supplicant, beseeching, supplicatory.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include supplicant, beseeching, supplicatory, petitioner, obeisant, appeasatory.
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