peering
adjective
looking narrowly or searchingly, as in the effort to discern clearly.
peeringly
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a word derived from
peering.
Example Sentences
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He looked at me peeringly in the darkness; and then, somewhat harshly, “Well, I can’t leave the bridge, my man,” said he.
From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 2 (of 25) by Robert Louis Stevenson
Rowland climbed into many awkward places, and skirted, intently and peeringly, many an ugly chasm and steep-dropping ledge.
From Roderick Hudson by Henry James
"Ah," said the old woman, and looked at him peeringly, "then you are for Mr. Roger?"
From By What Authority? by Robert Hugh Benson
As he reached the door and shook hands with Dr. Harlow and Dr. Helen, he looked about him peeringly.
From The Wide Awake Girls in Winsted by Katharine Ellis Barrett
They sat down before the piano, opened the music, carried by the older woman, waited till she had adjusted drooping eye-glasses on her high thin nose, and had peeringly found her place.
From Rough-Hewn by Dorothy Canfield
