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inquiringly

American  
[in-kwahy-er-ing-lee] / ɪnˈkwaɪ ərˌɪŋ li /

adverb

  1. in an inquiring way.


Example Sentences

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There are many Balanchine pas de deux in which the man does just what Mitchell demonstrated: offer a hand, reach inquiringly — enact specific manners or a conversation of niceties and politeness.

From New York Times

Mr. Jaggers looked at me inquiringly, and repeated “Mother?”

From Literature

Toy witches swing on tiny broomsticks from the ceiling of his sitting room, a family of ceramic cats peers down inquiringly from the higher shelves and a couple of skulls sit grinning on the sideboard.

From BBC

The man in the painting looked inquiringly at the Prime Minister.

From Literature

He took a few steps away and looked back inquiringly, like a dog inviting them for a walk.

From Literature