Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Interrogatively; as one who questions.
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- adverb In a
questioning manner.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adverb in a quizzical and questioning manner
- adverb in a curious and questioning manner
Etymologies
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Examples
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He said her name questioningly and her pulse quickened.
Wyoming Territory Merritt, Jackie 1997
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People began to look at each other questioningly, meaningly, and dark remarks passed between them, for they knew that a bad harvest means, somehow, a bad king, and, although this belief can be combated, it is too firmly rooted in wisdom to be dismissed.
Irish Fairy Tales James Stephens 1916
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He looked questioningly at Charisse, but her attention was focused on her grandmother.
Who Said It Would Be Easy Cheryl Faye 2011
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He drew back and looked down at her questioningly.
Choker Elizabeth Woods 2011
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Stefàn looked questioningly at Charisse before he replied, Sure.
Who Said It Would Be Easy Cheryl Faye 2011
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Stefàn looked questioningly at Charisse before he replied, Sure.
Who Said It Would Be Easy Cheryl Faye 2011
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Garm lifted his eyebrows questioningly, but then tried to look straight ahead.
GuildWars Edge of Destiny J. Robert King 2011
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Garm lifted his eyebrows questioningly, but then tried to look straight ahead.
GuildWars Edge of Destiny J. Robert King 2011
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He drew back and looked down at her questioningly.
Choker Elizabeth Woods 2011
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When I looked up questioningly, he went on, I saw that hatch, son.
Forever Lost Franklin W. Dixon 2011
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