IMPORTUNATELY

beseechingly, importunately, imploringly, pleadingly, entreatingly

(adverb) in a beseeching manner; “‘You must help me,’ she said imploringly”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

importunately (comparative more importunately, superlative most importunately)

In an importunate manner; with persistent or urgent solicitation.

Source: Wiktionary


IMPORTUNATE

Im*por"tu*nate, a. Etym: [See Importune.]

1. Troublesomely urgent; unreasonably solicitous; overpressing in request or demand; urgent; teasing; as, an impotunate petitioner, curiosity. Whewell.

2. Hard to be borne; unendurable. [R.] Donne.

– Im*por"tu*nate*ly, adv.

– Im*por"tu*nate*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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1 May 2025

ECONOMIC

(adjective) of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth; “economic growth”; “aspects of social, political, and economical life”


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International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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