supplicant

[ suhp-li-kuhnt ]

adjective

1. supplicating.

noun

1. a suppliant.

supplicant

/ ˈsʌplɪkənt /

noun

1. a person who supplicates

adjective

1. entreating humbly; supplicating

Word History and Origins

Origin of supplicant¹

1590–1600; < Latin supplicant- (stem of supplicāns ), present participle of supplicāre to supplicate; -ant; doublet of suppliant

Word History and Origins

Origin of supplicant¹

C16: from Latin supplicāns beseeching; see supple

Example Sentences

But having foreign dignitaries come to the U.S. and pay homage to Trump at his Florida resort, as if they are supplicants, is something else altogether.

From Salon

All around her, other patrons were in the same situation, holding cash out like supplicants while Olstad gestured that she would be there as quickly as she could.

From Los Angeles Times

Domination feels more victorious if the supplicant once resisted.

From Salon

For example, Trump supplicant Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is now threatening to defund the Department of Justice in retaliation for its attempts to hold Trump responsible for his many obvious crimes.

From Salon

He also sees a steady stream of Republican politicians visit Mar-a-Lago, allowing Trump to play the part of a king greeting supplicants who kiss the ring.

From Salon