Word of the day: Imploringly

There are those rare occasions where the request becomes much more significant through tone, expressions, and urgency, such that the words spoken or written mean less than what the underlying meaning is trying to convey. Such is the case where the individual is no longer merely making a request but is rather pleading for assistance. Imploringly is the word used to describe such a tone or expression made in a desperate attempt to seek assistance or sympathy from another.

What does imploringly mean

Imploringly means in a way that shows a strong, emotional request or plea, often filled with urgency, desperation, or earnest appeal.

Pronunciation of imploringly

• Pronounced: im-PLOR-ing-lee
• Phonetic spelling: /ɪmˈplɔː.rɪŋ.li/
• The stress falls on the second syllable, “PLOR.”

Origin of the word imploringly

Imploringly is based on the word implore, and the root word implore originated from the Latin word implorare, whose meaning is "to beg" or "to entreat." It consists of two elements: in-, which means "towards," and plorare, which means "to cry out or lament."

Eventually, the term made its way into English as referring not just to begging, but to begging emotionally.

How to use imploringly in a sentence

• She looked at him imploringly, hoping he would change his mind.
• He spoke imploringly, asking for one more chance.
• The child held her hand imploringly, not wanting her to leave.
• He glanced imploringly at the teacher for help.

Synonyms of imploringly

• Pleadingly
• Earnestly
• Beseechingly
• Appealingl

Antonyms of imploringly

• Indifferently
• Calmly
• Firmly
• Unemotionally