Pleadingly (Adverb)
Meaning
In a beseeching manner; "`You must help me,' she said imploringly".
Examples
- She looked pleadingly at her parents, hoping they would reconsider their decision.
- The little boy gazed pleadingly at the ice cream truck driver, hoping for a free treat.
- The animal shelter volunteer spoke pleadingly to the crowd, urging them to adopt a pet.
- Her eyes locked pleadingly onto his, searching for reassurance in the midst of chaos.
- The homeless man asked pleadingly for spare change from passersby on the street corner.