questioningly en · ADV
Pronunciation
- /ˈkwɛst͡ʃənɪŋli/
- (Southern-England) audio
Etymology
Etymology tree English questioning Middle English -ly English -ly English questioningly From questioning + -ly.
Meanings
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In a questioning manner.
‘Stephen?’ she called questioningly.
1930, Margaret Ayer Barnes, Years of Grace, Part II, Chapter IV, page 198:The clumping of hobnailed boots on the gravel outside proclaimed the approach of Manning. John looked questioningly at Poirot. The latter nodded.
1920, Agatha Christie, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, London: Pan Books, published 1954, page 63:Ricky nodded, but it was clear his mind worked overtime to assess his situation. He looked around in quick nervous glances. “Fine. Do I get my hands untied?” Baker looked questioningly at Bruce, who nodded “yes” to him […]
2014, Carol Golembiewski, The Projection Room, page 140:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most questioningly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more questioningly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
eo demande (in a questioning manner)