Suppliant — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Suppliant
Suppliant (noun)
- supplicant
Suppliant (adjective)
- humbly imploring, entreating
- expressing supplication
Suppliant (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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one who asks earnestly for a favor or gift
"didn't like being in the position of a suppliant, having to ask her parents to help her pay the rent on her apartment"
Suppliant (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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asking humbly
"the suppliant thief pleaded for a second chance"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Suppliant
The most common words with a similar meaning to Suppliant:
Word Forms of Suppliant
Derived words: suppliantly (adverb)
Origin & Etymology of Suppliant
Middle English suppliaunt, suppliant "person making an appeal, petitioner at law," borrowed from Anglo-French, noun derivative from supliant, suppliant, present participle of sopploier, supplier "to bow down, submit, beseech, petition" (continental Old French sopleier), going back to Latin supplicāre "to seek the goodwill (of a person wronged) with peace offerings, supplicate"
First known use: 15th century
Frequently Asked Questions about Suppliant
What does "Suppliant" mean?
"Suppliant" means supplicant. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: supplicant. It has 2 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Suppliant"?
Other words for "Suppliant" include petitioner, pleader, solicitor, suitor, supplicant, beseeching, entreating and imploring. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Suppliant" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Suppliant"?
There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Suppliant". Common alternatives include petitioner, pleader, solicitor, suitor, supplicant, beseeching, entreating, imploring, pleading and prayerful.
How do you use "Suppliant" in a sentence?
Examples of "Suppliant" in a sentence: "didn't like being in the position of a suppliant, having to ask her parents to help her pay the rent on her apartment"; "the suppliant thief pleaded for a second chance".
Is "Suppliant" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Suppliant" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Suppliant"?
"Suppliant" is pronounced /ˈsə-plē-ənt/ and divided into syllables as sup·pli·ant.
What is the origin of the word "Suppliant"?
"Suppliant" comes from Middle English suppliaunt, suppliant "person making an appeal, petitioner at law," borrowed from Anglo-French, noun derivative from supliant, suppliant, present participle of sopploier, supplier "to bow down, submit, beseech, petition" (continental Old French sopleier), going back to Latin supplicāre "to seek the goodwill (of a person wronged) with peace offerings, supplicate". First known use: 15th century.
What is another word for "Suppliant" meaning "one who asks earnestly for a favor or gift"?
When "Suppliant" (noun) means one who asks earnestly for a favor or gift, synonyms include petitioner, pleader, solicitor, suitor and supplicant.