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inquiringly Synonyms

Another word for inquiringly

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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that asks a question or seeks information, often through a facial expression, tone of voice, or gesture.

Usage Example

"She raised an eyebrow and looked at the committee chair questioningly, waiting to see if he would address the discrepancy."

Strongest
questioningly
curiously
inquisitively
Strong
quizzically
interrogatively
searchingly
probingly

Opposites of inquiringly

The opposite of inquiringly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

incuriously
unquestioningly
indifferently
apathetically
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