Inquiringly: meaning, definitions and examples
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inquiringly
[ ษชnหkwaษชษrษชลli ]
used to describe an action or question made in a curious or inquisitive manner
In a manner that shows curiosity or a desire for information.
Synonyms
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inquiringly |
Similar to 'inquiringly,' used when someone is asking questions or showing interest in finding out more. Generally used in the same contexts but is less commonly seen.
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curiously |
Used when someone shows a bright and persistent interest in something. It often describes a natural eagerness to learn or know about all sorts of things.
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questioningly |
Used when someone looks or speaks as if they are asking a question. Often reflects doubt or uncertainty.
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Examples of usage
- She looked at him inquiringly, wondering what he was up to.
- He raised his eyebrows inquiringly, silently asking if she needed help.
Translations
Translations of the word "inquiringly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น inquiridoramente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคเคคเฅ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช fragend
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan rasa ingin tahu
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐะฟะธัะปะธะฒะพ
๐ต๐ฑ pytajฤ co
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฐใญใใใใซ (tazuneru yล ni)
๐ซ๐ท d'un ton interrogateur
๐ช๐ธ inquisitivamente
๐น๐ท sorgulayarak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง๋ฌธํ๋ฏ์ด (jilmunhadeusi)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูุถูู
๐จ๐ฟ tรกzavฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ otรกzkovo
๐จ๐ณ ่ฏข้ฎๅฐ (xรบnwรจn de)
๐ธ๐ฎ vpraลกujoฤe
๐ฎ๐ธ spyrjandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฑัะฐัะปั ัาฏัะดะต
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฎแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sorฤulayฤฑcฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ inquisitivamente
Etymology
The word 'inquiringly' is derived from the verb 'inquire', which comes from the Latin word 'inquirere', meaning 'to seek for'. The adverb form 'inquiringly' first appeared in the English language in the 16th century. Over time, it has been used to describe actions or questions made in a curious or inquisitive manner.
See also: inquire, inquirer, inquiring, inquiry, inquisitive, inquisitiveness, inquisitor.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #29,115, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 29112 abridgement
- 29113 unsung
- 29114 mimeograph
- 29115 inquiringly
- 29116 gladden
- 29117 fixer
- 29118 melamine
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