inquiringly
In questioning manner
Inquiringly describes doing something in a way that seeks information or expresses curiosity.
When you look at someone inquiringly, your expression asks a question without words.
She tilted her head inquiringly, waiting for an explanation.
The adverb typically modifies verbs of looking, speaking, or gesturing—actions that can convey the desire to know more.
In a seeking-answers manner
- probinglyIn a searching manner
- searchinglyIn a probing manner
- quizzicallyWith puzzled expression
- interrogativelyIn a questioning manner
enquiringly · inquisitively · curiously · wonderingly · speculatively · skeptically · doubtfully · suspiciously
In a searching manner
- searchinglyIn a probing manner
- analyticallyBy careful systematic reasoning
- studiouslyWith deliberate concentration
- methodicallyIn an organized manner
critically · penetratingly · piercingly · observantly · perceptively
In an inquiring way
- interestedlyWith visible attention
- eagerlyWith keen enthusiasm
- wonderinglyIn a marveling manner
- attentivelyWith concentrated awareness
keenly · enthusiastically · openly · receptively · alertly · absorbedly · rapt
In an unconvinced way
- skepticallyWith doubt or distrust
- suspiciouslyWith apparent distrust
- disbelievinglyIn doubting manner
- dubiouslyWith uncertainty or distrust
mistrustfully · uncertainly · warily · guardedly · cynically · challengingly · critically
questioningly
In a seeking-answers manner
- probinglyIn a searching manner
- searchinglyIn a probing manner
- quizzicallyWith puzzled expression
interrogatively · enquiringly · inquisitively · curiously · wonderingly · speculatively · skeptically · doubtfully · suspiciously · challengingly
probingly
In a searching manner
- searchinglyIn a probing manner
- analyticallyBy careful systematic reasoning
- studiouslyWith deliberate concentration
methodically · critically · penetratingly · piercingly · observantly · perceptively
curiously
In an inquiring way
- interestedlyWith visible attention
- eagerlyWith keen enthusiasm
- wonderinglyIn a marveling manner
attentively · keenly · enthusiastically · openly · receptively · alertly · absorbedly · rapt
doubtfully
In an unconvinced way
- skepticallyWith doubt or distrust
- suspiciouslyWith apparent distrust
- disbelievinglyIn doubting manner
dubiously · mistrustfully · uncertainly · warily · guardedly · cynically · challengingly · critically
inquiringlyassertively
In a self-assured way
declaratively · affirmatively · definitively · authoritatively · emphatically
inquiringlyknowingly
With deliberate awareness
confidently · assuredly · certainly · unhesitatingly · decisively
- inquiring afterSeeking information regarding