inquisitively
In questioning manner
Inquisitively means in a manner showing curiosity or eagerness to learn.
Someone who looks at you inquisitively wants to know more: The dog tilted its head inquisitively.
She raised an eyebrow inquisitively when he mentioned the letter.
The word suggests active interest rather than passive observation.
In an inquiring way
- questioninglyIn a seeking-answers manner
- probinglyIn a searching manner
- searchinglyIn a probing manner
- wonderinglyIn a marveling manner
quizzically · intently · keenly · eagerly · attentively · observantly · expectantly · alertly
Inspecting with care
- investigatingSeeking facts systematically
- scrutinizingExamining something very closely
- inspectingExamining closely for flaws
- analyzingExamining in detail
exploring · studying · researching · delving · assessing · evaluating · reviewing · probing
Amazement or curiosity
- fascinationIntense absorbed interest
- intrigueSecret plotting or fascination
- interestAttention, stake, or fee
- eagernessIntense willingness to act
exploration · discovery · novelty · inquiry · learning · understanding · knowledge · insight
curiously
In an inquiring way
- questioninglyIn a seeking-answers manner
- probinglyIn a searching manner
- searchinglyIn a probing manner
wonderingly · quizzically · intently · keenly · eagerly · attentively · observantly · expectantly · alertly · watchfully
examining
Inspecting with care
- investigatingSeeking facts systematically
- scrutinizingExamining something very closely
- inspectingExamining closely for flaws
analyzing · exploring · studying · researching · delving · assessing · evaluating · reviewing · probing · dissecting
wonder
Amazement or curiosity
- fascinationIntense absorbed interest
- intrigueSecret plotting or fascination
- interestAttention, stake, or fee
eagerness · exploration · discovery · novelty · inquiry · learning · understanding · knowledge · insight · seeking
inquisitivelyindifferently
Without preference or concern
apathetically · incuriously · disinterestedly · unconcernedly · nonchalantly
inquisitivelyunquestioningly
Without seeking justification
passively · obliviously · absently · vacantly · mindlessly
inquisitivelydully
Without liveliness or sharpness
listlessly · torpidly · blankly · vacantly · lifelessly