Suppliant (Adjective)
Meaning
Humbly entreating; "a suppliant sinner seeking forgiveness".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The suppliant tone in her voice was unmistakable as she begged for a second chance.
- The priest listened to the suppliant prayers of the congregation, offering words of comfort and guidance.
- As a suppliant child, she would often beg her parents for forgiveness after misbehaving.
- The suppliant expression on his face was a stark contrast to his usual confident demeanor.
- In a suppliant gesture, the king fell to his knees before the altar, seeking divine intervention.