inquisitively

Examples

• All

• She looks into the mirror inquisitively.

  Fiction book (1997)

• "Am I too young?" I asked inquisitively.

  Fiction book (1999)

• A big male watches inquisitively.

  Fiction book (1993)

• The long-haired waiter looked at me inquisitively.

  Fiction book (1998)

• "I'd say you were following the tracks of the People," she said, eyeing him inquisitively.

  Fiction book (1990)

• Bryn straightened as he caught her looking him up and down inquisitively.

  Fiction book (1992)

• Suddenly she noticed that many in the crowd, led by the middle-aged man, were inquisitively peering in at the open front door.

  Fiction book (1992)

• The white cat mewed inquisitively, and he, feeling only a little foolish, motioned for her to keep still.

  Fiction book (2000)

• "Here it is!" She stood up and waved to Claire, who was standing on the far side of the kirkyard, peering inquisitively at a length of greenery she held in one hand.

  Fiction book (1992)

• A kid, thirteen or fourteen, in a ratty topcoat, climbs down onto the tracks and watches inquisitively as Tiptree vanishes into the shadows.

  Fiction book (1992)

Synonyms

C

curiously

vsinquisitively

22 2.6

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

is equally about wanting to know but often implies more active asking

Q

questioningly

vsinquisitively

3 3.3

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

is about wanting to know without the doubtful or questioning tone

I

inquiringly

vsinquisitively

1 4.7

In a curious way that shows a wish to know more

is similarly about wanting to know but used more in neutral everyday speech

W

wonderingly

vsinquisitively

1 5.4

In a curious and surprised way

is about wanting to know but without the emotional amazement

S

searchingly

vsinquisitively

1 6.7

Looking carefully to find the truth or an answer

is about general wanting to know, not focused on deep scrutiny

I

interestedly

vsinquisitively

1 3.4

Someone watches or listens with curiosity and close attention

is more about wanting to know alone without implying involvement

I

interrogatively

vsinquisitively

7.5

In a questioning way that shows you want information

is about wanting to know without needing a direct question

Antonyms

I

indifferently

4 4.0

Showing no interest or care

How Curious

inquisitively

1 4.5

inquiringly

1 4.7

curiously

22 2.6

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology