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entreatingly

American  
[en-treet-ing-lee] / ɛnˈtrit ɪŋ li /

adverb

  1. in a way that expresses or resembles an entreaty; pleadingly.

Example Sentences

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“Master,” she said, in a low voice, with her eyes attentively and entreatingly fixed upon him.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens

“Let me see it,” requested the young woman, entreatingly.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin

“Let me see it” requested the young woman, entreatingly.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin

Mrs. Gruber cried, stopping her crying to wring her hands entreatingly.

From Woodcraft or, How a Patrol Leader Made Good by Douglas, Alan

"Oh, Millie," Lucy replied, hurrying to her, and kneeling by her side, taking her hand in hers, and looking up entreatingly.

From Mabel, Vol. III (of 3) A Novel by Newby, Emma

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