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probingly

/ˈproʊ.bɪŋ.li/
prob · ing · ly
Adjective:probing
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• adverb

1

In a manner that inquires, examines, or investigates deeply and thoroughly, especially so as to uncover hidden facts, motives, or feelings.

Example

"The journalist questioned the committee chair probingly about the unrecorded financial transfers."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the participial adjective 'probing' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The root 'probe' derives from Late Latin 'proba' (a proof or test), from Latin 'probare' (to test, prove, or examine).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Probingly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/probingly
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