Pronunciation: /ˈsʌplɪˌkəˌtɔri/
adjective expressing or conveying a plea or earnest request
A1 She made a supplicatory plea for help.
A2 The supplicatory tone of his voice indicated his desperation.
B1 The supplicatory letter was filled with heartfelt requests for assistance.
B2 The supplicatory prayers of the villagers were finally answered.
C1 Her supplicatory gestures were met with sympathy and understanding.
C2 The supplicatory nature of his requests revealed his vulnerability.
formal The supplicatory prayer was recited by the priest during the solemn ceremony.
informal She sent a supplicatory message to her boss asking for an extension on the deadline.
slang I'm gonna shoot up a supplicatory text to my crush and see if they respond.
figurative The artist's paintings had a supplicatory quality, inviting viewers to reflect on deeper meanings.
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