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Definition of searchingly

searchingly

/ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋli/
search · ing · ly
Adjective:searching
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• adverb

1

In a penetrating, keen, or thoroughly inquiring manner, as if trying to uncover hidden truth or meaning.

Example

"The detective looked at the witness searchingly, waiting to see if he would change his story."

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• Nearby Words

searchable
searcher
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searchlight
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the participial adjective 'searching' and the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The root 'search' derives from Old French 'cerchier', ultimately from Late Latin 'circare', meaning 'to go about' or 'to wander round'.

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