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importunately

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In an importunate manner; with persistent or urgent solicitation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

in a beseeching manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • `You must help me,' she said imploringly

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: beseechingly, imploringly, pleadingly, entreatingly

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English importunate Middle English -ly English -ly English importunately From importunate + -ly.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: importunament — in an importunate manner
  • Finnish: hellittämättömästi — in an importunate manner
  • Finnish: itsepintaisesti — in an importunate manner