pleading look

Frequency: 6.23.5 per million words

Describes an expression on someone's face that shows they want something very much, as if they are begging.

pleadingADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

look

Examples (10)

  • She gave him a pleading look, hoping he would change his mind.
  • The dog's big eyes held a pleading look as it watched its owner eat.
  • With a soft, pleading look, the child asked for another cookie.
  • He shot a pleading look across the room, begging for help.
  • Despite her pleading look, her parents stood firm on their decision.
  • The beggar gave a pleading look to every passerby.
  • A pleading look can sometimes be more effective than words.
  • I couldn't resist her pleading look and ended up agreeing.
  • His pleading look conveyed his desperation without a single word.
  • If you give me that pleading look again, I might just give in.