imploring
adjectiveUK /ɪmˈplɔː.rɪŋ/
US /ɪmˈplɔːr.ɪŋ/
Asking for something in a very serious and sad way.
She gave her mother an imploring look and asked to stay up late.
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2. The act of asking someone earnestly and emotionally for something.
His imploring finally convinced the teacher to give him another chance.
3. Expressing a strong, urgent request through words or looks.
The dog's imploring eyes made everyone at the table share their food.
4. Making a humble and sincere appeal.
The villagers sent an imploring letter to the mayor for help.