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supplicatory

/ˌsʌplɪˈkeɪtəri/ adjective · British & US
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What does supplicatory mean?

adjective

Relating to or characterized by a request or petition, especially one made in a humble or submissive manner.

Example

"The supplicatory tone of the letter was evident in its polite but insistent language."

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