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IMPORTUNATELY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does importunately mean?
• IMPORTUNATELY (adverb)
The adverb IMPORTUNATELY has 1 sense:
1. in a beseeching manner
Familiarity information: IMPORTUNATELY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a beseeching manner
Synonyms:
beseechingly; entreatingly; imploringly; importunately; pleadingly
Context example:
'You must help me,' she said imploringly
Pertainym:
importunate (expressing persistant and earnest entreaty)
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