inquiringly

Examples

• All

• I was obliged to agree with a nod of my head, for everyone looked at me inquiringly.

  Fiction book (1993)

• The puppy looked up at his owner inquiringly, as if asking for a treat.

• "But he was looking inquiringly at her.

  Fiction book (1998)

• Then as you spoke, you would look at me inquiringly.

  Heartbeeps (1981)

• The girl looked at me inquiringly.

  Fiction book (1990)

• "Contempt is not the right word?" I looked at him inquiringly.

  Fiction book (1994)

• Judge Pressman turned inquiringly toward the District Attorney.

  Fiction book (1999)

• You understand about time dilation?" He looked at her inquiringly.

  Fiction book (1991)

• "No," she calmly answered, looking at me inquiringly.

  Fiction book (1998)

• As it is..." Morilton glanced inquiringly at Jancis.

  Fiction book (1991)

Synonyms

C

curiously

vsinquiringly

22 2.6

In a way that shows a strong wish to know or learn something

is more neutral and less emotionally marked

Q

questioningly

vsinquiringly

3 3.3

In a way that shows doubt or a wish to know more

is simple curiosity without a doubtful tone

W

wonderingly

vsinquiringly

1 5.4

In a curious and surprised way

is basic interest without the sense of amazement

I

inquisitively

vsinquiringly

1 4.5

Showing curiosity and wanting to learn more

is more general curiosity without eager probing

I

interestedly

vsinquiringly

1 3.4

Someone watches or listens with curiosity and close attention

focuses on curiosity rather than active involvement

I

interrogatively

vsinquiringly

7.5

In a questioning way that shows you want information

is curiosity without necessarily forming a direct question

How Curious

inquisitively

1 4.5

inquiringly

1 4.7

curiously

22 2.6

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology