Associations to the word «Suppliant»

Wiktionary

SUPPLIANT, adjective. Entreating with humility.
SUPPLIANT, noun. One who pleads or requests earnestly.

Dictionary definition

SUPPLIANT, noun. One praying humbly for something; "a suppliant for her favors".
SUPPLIANT, adjective. Humbly entreating; "a suppliant sinner seeking forgiveness".

Wise words

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras