enquiringly
Definition
Adverb: * In a manner that shows curiosity or a desire for information: The word "enquiringly" describes the way someone looks, speaks, or acts when they are asking a question or seeking to know something. It is the adverbial form of "enquire" (or "inquire").
Usage
"Enquiringly" is used to modify a verb (like looked, glanced, asked, raised) to describe how an action was performed. It indicates the action was done with a questioning or curious intent.
Examples
- She raised an eyebrow enquiringly, waiting for an explanation.
- "What happened next?" he asked enquiringly.
- The dog tilted its head enquiringly at the strange sound.
Advanced Usage
- "to look enquiringly at someone": This is a common collocation meaning to direct a questioning gaze toward a person.
- When the doorbell rang, she looked enquiringly at her husband.
Variants and Related Words
- Enquire (verb): To ask for information.
- I will enquire about the train schedule.
- Enquiry (noun): An act of asking for information.
- The committee launched an enquiry into the matter.
- Inquiringly (adverb): An alternative spelling, more common in American English. It has the same meaning and usage as "enquiringly".
- He glanced inquiringly at the document.
Synonyms
- Questioningly: In a way that asks a question.
- Curiously: With a strong desire to know or learn something.
- Interrogatively: In a questioning manner.
Antonyms
- Unquestioningly: Without asking any questions or expressing doubt.
- Indifferently: Without interest or concern.
Adverb
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in an inquiring manner
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Tom Swift looked at his cabin mates inquiringly
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