Questioningly

/ˈkwɛst͡ʃənɪŋli/ adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a questioning manner.

    "The clumping of hobnailed boots on the gravel outside proclaimed the approach of Manning. John looked questioningly at Poirot. The latter nodded."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a curious and questioning manner wordnet
  2. 2
    in a quizzical and questioning manner wordnet

Synonyms

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curiouslydubiouslyhedging adverbinquiringlyinquisitivelyprobingly

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"Tom looked questioningly at Mary."

Etymology

From questioning + -ly.

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