Searchingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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searchingly

 

[ หˆsษœrสงษชล‹li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

inquisitive nature

Searchingly is an adverb that describes the manner in which someone searches or looks for something. It often conveys a sense of deep inquiry or scrutiny, suggesting that the person is not merely looking but is actively seeking understanding or answers. This term can be used in a variety of contexts, such as in literature to depict a character's intense search for truth or clarity.

Synonyms

curiously, inquisitively, intently, scrutinizingly

Examples of usage

  • She gazed searchingly at him, trying to read his thoughts.
  • The detective looked searchingly at the crime scene for clues.
  • He asked his questions searchingly, eager for honest answers.

Translations

Translations of the word "searchingly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น procurando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅ‹เคœเคคเฅ‡ เคนเฅเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช suchend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mencari

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆัƒะบะฐัŽั‡ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szukajฤ…c

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽขใ—ใชใŒใ‚‰ (sagashi nagara)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท en cherchant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ buscando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aramak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐพ์œผ๋ฉด์„œ (chajeumyeonseo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุงุญุซู‹ุง (bahithan)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hledajรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hฤพadajรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏปๆ‰พไธญ (xรบnzhวŽo zhลng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ iskanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leitandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั–ะทะดะตัƒัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒซแƒ”แƒ‘แƒœแƒแƒ“ (mots'ebnad)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ axtaran

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ buscando

Word origin

The word 'searchingly' is derived from the root word 'search,' which comes from the Old French 'cerchier,' meaning 'to seek, search for.' This, in turn, has Latin origins from 'circare,' which means 'to go around.' The transition from the noun to the adverb happens as the base verb 'search' evolved in the English language. The suffix '-ly' is added to transform adjectives into adverbs, indicating the manner in which an action is performed. The use of 'searchingly' has become prominent in literature and dialogue to depict characters engaged in deep contemplation or inquiry. The word has maintained its essence of thoroughness and diligence throughout its usage, reflecting the human desire to discover and understand more about the world.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,776 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.