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Definition of Pleadingly
1. Adverb. In a beseeching manner. "`You must help me,' she said imploringly"
Partainyms: Beseeching, Importunate
Definition of Pleadingly
1. adv. In a pleading manner.
Definition of Pleadingly
1. Adverb. In an pleading manner; with pleas. ¹
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Definition of Pleadingly
1. [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Pleadingly
Literary usage of Pleadingly
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A History of Ancient Sculpture by Lucy Myers Wright Mitchell (1883)
"... holds the wildly springing brute, while Zethos puts the rope about his
head.1164 At their feet lies Dirke, one hand placed pleadingly upon Amphion's leg ..."
2. The Gentleman's Magazine (1882)
"My train does not go till twelve, and you surely," turning pleadingly to ...
But think," pleadingly, " this time to-morrow I shall not be able to see it, ..."
3. Outing (1893)
"When we had finished my companion remained kneeling, his eyes turned upwards,
his hands outstretched pleadingly. But while he gazed, he was amazed to see ..."
4. A History of Ancient Sculpture by Lucy Myers Wright Mitchell (1883)
"... holds the wildly springing brute, while Zethos puts the rope about his
head.1164 At their feet lies Dirke, one hand placed pleadingly upon Amphion's leg ..."
5. The Gentleman's Magazine (1882)
"My train does not go till twelve, and you surely," turning pleadingly to ...
But think," pleadingly, " this time to-morrow I shall not be able to see it, ..."
6. Outing (1893)
"When we had finished my companion remained kneeling, his eyes turned upwards,
his hands outstretched pleadingly. But while he gazed, he was amazed to see ..."
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