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questioningly

ques·tio·ningly

UK/ˈkwɛst͡ʃənɪŋli/ uncommon

adverb

1.

in a curious and questioning manner

  • “they turned their heads questioningly, as if awaiting further instructions”
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2.

in a quizzical and questioning manner

  • “they looked quizzically at the doctor”
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Origin

From questioning + -ly.

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Pertaining to

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