Entreatingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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entreatingly
[ ɛnˈtriːtɪŋli ]
manner of speaking
In an entreatingly manner means to speak or act in a way that expresses a strong plea or request. It conveys a sense of urgency and earnestness, often invoking sympathy from the listener.
Synonyms
imploringly, pleadingly, urgently.
Examples of usage
- She looked at him entreatingly, hoping he would understand.
- He spoke entreatingly, asking for just one more chance.
- The child called entreatingly for his mother to come back.
- The dog gazed up at me entreatingly, begging for a treat.
Translations
Translations of the word "entreatingly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 implorativamente
🇮🇳 प्रार्थनापूर्वक
🇩🇪 inständig
🇮🇩 memohon
🇺🇦 благаюче
🇵🇱 błagalnie
🇯🇵 懇願して
🇫🇷 instamment
🇪🇸 suplicantemente
🇹🇷 yalvararak
🇰🇷 간청하며
🇸🇦 بتوسل
🇨🇿 naléhavě
🇸🇰 naliehavo
🇨🇳 恳求地
🇸🇮 prošnje
🇮🇸 bónar
🇰🇿 жалбарын
🇬🇪 გთხოვნით
🇦🇿 yalvararaq
🇲🇽 suplicando
Etymology
The word 'entreatingly' derives from the verb 'entreat', which comes from the Old French term 'entretier', meaning 'to treat, to ask earnestly'. This is rooted in the Latin 'interrogare', which means 'to ask' or 'to interrogate'. The prefix 'en-' indicates a form of action or conversion, while 'treat' relates to dealing with someone or something. The adverbial form '-ingly' indicates a manner of action. Historically, the use of 'entreat' in English dates back to the late 14th century, signifying the act of making a request or asking earnestly. Over time, 'entreatingly' developed as a way to describe performing the act of entreating in a specific manner, emphasizing the emotional context behind the request.