CEFR C1

questioningly

adverb

Meaning

In a manner that shows curiosity or a desire for an explanation.

Examples

The child stared questioningly at the strange, colorful fruit on the counter.
He looked at the map questioningly, unsure which path led to the summit.

Synonyms: inquisitively, curiously, skeptically, probingly

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questioningly (C1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈkwɛstʃənɪŋli/

Definition

In a manner that shows curiosity or a desire for an explanation.

Examples

The child stared questioningly at the strange, colorful fruit on the counter.
He looked at the map questioningly, unsure which path led to the summit.
When the teacher announced the surprise test, the students glanced questioningly at one another.

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