Plaintively
Plaintively adverb - With feelings of bitterness or grief.
Pleadingly and plaintively are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pleadingly" instead an adverb "Plaintively".
Pleadingly
Pleadingly adverb - In a beseeching manner.
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Synonyms for Pleadingly
Plaintively and pleadingly are semantically related. You can use "Plaintively" instead an adverb "Pleadingly".
Nearby Word: pleading
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