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suppliant
This term carries a heavy weight of submission and desperation, often evoking images of ancient rituals or extreme power imbalances. It is significantly more formal and dramatic than "beggar" or "petitioner," suggesting a state of total vulnerability where the requester has no leverage other than the mercy of the recipient.
In modern usage, the adjective form often describes non-verbal cues, such as a look or a gesture, that convey a silent plea. While "pleading" is common in everyday speech, "suppliant" is typically reserved for literary contexts or situations involving high-stakes appeals to authority.
Ý nghĩa
Ví dụ
The defeated king knelt as a humble suppliant before the conqueror.
He approached the altar as a desperate suppliant seeking a miracle.
She cast a suppliant glance toward her father hoping for a pardon.
I cannot believe he is actually acting like a suppliant just to get the promotion.
The peasant stood as a suppliant before the lord of the manor.
Forgive me for my transgressions and let me enter your gates.
His voice was soft and suppliant as he begged for another chance.