quest
noun
a search or pursuit made in order to find or obtain something.
questingly
-
a word derived from
quest.
Example Sentences
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The enemy vehicle rolled into full view and nosed slowly along the base of the mound; its motor whining questingly, only a few yards of gentle slope between it and the huddled pair.
From World of the Drone by Robert Abernathy
Her eyes, which for centuries had looked questingly forth from the canvas, now drooped and rested upon the baby.
From The Best British Short Stories of 1922 by John Cournos
Stumpy concealed his uneasiness, yet his eyes searched Dolores's face questingly.
From The Pirate Woman by Aylward Edward Dingle
The younger man put out his hand questingly.
From Star Hunter by Andre Norton
Down on Sandy Hook, a slim spear of light stabbed questingly through the night.
From The Flying Legion by George Allan England
