questioningly

Examples

• All

• Chaim set the water down again and gestured questioningly toward Buck.

  Fiction book (2002)

• Bines' reaction was to look at him questioningly for a moment and then to look away as well.

  Fiction book (1993)

• Frank looks down at him questioningly, as if to ask, "Had enough?"

  Fiction book (1992)

• Holding the sphere in his palm and staring at it questioningly, he asked, "Why did you leave it behind?"

  Fiction book (1998)

• The long lashes fluttered open, but the dark eyes that looked questioningly up at him were vague and confused.

  Fiction book (2000)

• With each piece she picked up, Ilse looked questioningly at him, and he nodded impassively.

  Fiction book (1994)

• The D.S. nods and walks off, leaving Drew to stare questioningly at Li.

  Fiction book (1991)

• Roger held up the decanter, one brow raised questioningly, and I nodded and held out my glass.

  Fiction book (1992)

• Brewer nodded, looked questioningly at Martha, who smiled to show everything was fine.

  Fiction book (1990)

• After hearing the surprising news, she turned to her friend questioningly, eager for more details.

Synonyms

S

suspiciously

vsquestioningly

43 3.8

In a way that shows you do not trust someone

also implies wanting to know but with mixed doubt and curiosity

C

curiously

vsquestioningly

22 2.6

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

leans more toward doubt as well as curiosity

S

skeptically

vsquestioningly

• US

8 4.4

Showing doubt that something is true

combines that doubt with a curiosity to learn more

I

incredulously

vsquestioningly

8 6.8

In a way that shows you do not believe something

is milder, showing asking and openness to learn

Q

quizzically

vsquestioningly

4 6.8

In a way that shows mild amusement and confusion

is more evenly uncertain and seeking information rather than amused

I

inquiringly

vsquestioningly

1 4.7

In a curious way that shows a wish to know more

adds doubt or asking tone beyond simple curiosity

W

wonderingly

vsquestioningly

1 5.4

In a curious and surprised way

is less amazed and more likely to doubt or challenge

I

inquisitively

vsquestioningly

1 4.5

Showing curiosity and wanting to learn more

includes a hint of doubt or need to ask, not just eagerness

I

interrogatively

vsquestioningly

7.5

In a questioning way that shows you want information

is more about mixed doubt and curiosity rather than direct asking

A

askance

vsquestioningly

9.8

In a way that shows doubt or disapproval, often by looking sideways

is more openly asking and curious rather than merely judging

Antonyms

C

confidently

36 2.9

In a way that shows a person is sure and not afraid

How Doubtful

suspiciously

43 3.8

doubtfully

4 3.8

questioningly

3 3.3

apparently

∞ 2.8

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology