1. a person who humbly asks or begs for something

1. humbly asking or begging

Examples

• The supplicant knelt before the king, asking for mercy.
• Dozens of supplicants waited outside the governor’s office.
• She approached with supplicant hands outstretched.
• The refugees were supplicant in their requests for aid.
• His supplicant tone suggested he desperately needed help.
• The charity received letters from many supplicants seeking assistance.
• With a supplicant expression, she begged for forgiveness.