Meanings
comparative more questioningly · superlative most questioningly
- In a questioning manner.
‘Stephen?’ she called questioningly.
1930, Margaret Ayer Barnes, Years of Grace, Part II, Chapter IV, page 1982 more examples
The clumping of hobnailed boots on the gravel outside proclaimed the approach of Manning. John looked questioningly at Poirot. The latter nodded.
1920, Agatha Christie, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, London: Pan Books, published 1954, page 63Ricky nodded, but it was clear his mind worked overtime to assess his situation. He looked around in quick nervous glances. “Fine. Do I get my hands untied?” Baker looked questioningly at Bruce, who nodded “yes” to him […]
2014, Carol Golembiewski, The Projection Room, page 140
Synonyms & antonyms
adverbin a curious and questioning manner
adverbin a quizzical and questioning manner
Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Origin
Translations
Esperanto demande
- demandein a questioning manner
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