Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Interrogatively; as one who questions.

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  • adverb In a questioning manner.

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  • adverb in a quizzical and questioning manner
  • adverb in a curious and questioning manner

Etymologies

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questioning +‎ -ly

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Examples

  • He said her name questioningly and her pulse quickened.

    Wyoming Territory Merritt, Jackie 1997

  • 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

  • He looked questioningly at Charisse, but her attention was focused on her grandmother.

    Who Said It Would Be Easy Cheryl Faye 2011

  • He drew back and looked down at her questioningly.

    Choker Elizabeth Woods 2011

  • Stefàn looked questioningly at Charisse before he replied, Sure.

    Who Said It Would Be Easy Cheryl Faye 2011

  • Stefàn looked questioningly at Charisse before he replied, Sure.

    Who Said It Would Be Easy Cheryl Faye 2011

  • Garm lifted his eyebrows questioningly, but then tried to look straight ahead.

    GuildWars Edge of Destiny J. Robert King 2011

  • Garm lifted his eyebrows questioningly, but then tried to look straight ahead.

    GuildWars Edge of Destiny J. Robert King 2011

  • He drew back and looked down at her questioningly.

    Choker Elizabeth Woods 2011

  • When I looked up questioningly, he went on, I saw that hatch, son.

    Forever Lost Franklin W. Dixon 2011

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