enquiringly
In questioning manner
Enquiringly describes doing something in a manner that asks a question or seeks information, typically without words: She raised an eyebrow enquiringly.
The spelling is more common in British English; Americans usually write inquiringly.
Both capture the same gesture—a look, tilt of the head, or tone that silently requests an answer.
In a seeking-answers manner
- inquisitivelyIn a questioning manner
- probinglyIn a searching manner
- searchinglyIn a probing manner
- wonderinglyIn a marveling manner
quizzically · intently · keenly · eagerly · expectantly · attentively · interestedly · openly
In a bewildered state
- perplexedlyIn a confused manner
- bewilderedlyIn puzzled manner
- uncertainlyIn a doubtful way
- blanklyWithout any expression
dazedly · quizzically · nonplussed · bemusedly · wonderingly · hesitantly · haltingly · falteringly
In an unconvinced way
- suspiciouslyWith apparent distrust
- disbelievinglyIn doubting manner
- dubiouslyWith uncertainty or distrust
- incredulouslyIn a doubting manner
mistrustfully · warily · guardedly · challengingly · pointedly · piercingly · searchingly · penetratingly
questioningly
In a seeking-answers manner
- inquisitivelyIn a questioning manner
- probinglyIn a searching manner
- searchinglyIn a probing manner
wonderingly · quizzically · intently · keenly · eagerly · expectantly · attentively · interestedly · openly · invitingly
confusedly
In a bewildered state
- perplexedlyIn a confused manner
- bewilderedlyIn puzzled manner
- uncertainlyIn a doubtful way
blankly · dazedly · quizzically · nonplussed · bemusedly · wonderingly · hesitantly · haltingly · falteringly
doubtfully
In an unconvinced way
- suspiciouslyWith apparent distrust
- disbelievinglyIn doubting manner
- dubiouslyWith uncertainty or distrust
incredulously · mistrustfully · warily · guardedly · challengingly · pointedly · piercingly · searchingly · penetratingly · shrewdly
enquiringlydeclaratively
In announcing manner
assertively · affirmatively · definitively · authoritatively · informatively
enquiringlyknowingly
With deliberate awareness
certainly · confidently · assuredly · indifferently · incuriously