interrogatively
Adverb: 1. In a questioning manner; in a way that asks a question or expresses inquiry: This describes the manner of speaking or writing that seeks information, confirmation, or clarification. 2. In the form of a question: This describes the grammatical form or structure of a sentence.
The adverb "interrogatively" is used to describe how something is said or written. It modifies verbs related to speech, expression, or sentence structure. - It is often used with verbs like said, asked, spoken, phrased, uttered, or raised. - It can describe a tone of voice, a facial expression (like a raised eyebrow), or the grammatical form of a sentence.
- Modifying a verb of speech:
- "You're not sure?" she said interrogatively, her voice rising at the end.
- He raised his eyebrow interrogatively, waiting for an explanation.
- Describing sentence form:
- The sentence was phrased interrogatively, so I felt obliged to answer.
- The final clause can be rendered interrogatively to engage the reader.
- In linguistic analysis: Used to discuss sentence mood or type.
- The particle is used to mark a clause interrogatively.
- In narrative description: Used to convey a character's questioning attitude without direct dialogue.
- She glanced interrogatively at her colleague, seeking silent approval.
- Interrogative (Adjective): Having the form or force of a question. (e.g., )
- Interrogative (Noun): A word used in asking questions, such as "who," "what," "when," "where," "why," or "how." (e.g., )
- Interrogate (Verb): To ask questions formally and systematically.
- Interrogation (Noun): The action of interrogating or a period of questioning.
- Questioningly
- Inquisitively (This synonym often carries a stronger connotation of curiosity rather than just grammatical form.)
- Queryingly (Less common)
- Declaratively (In a statement-like manner)
- Assertively
- Definitively
(Note: "Interrogatively" itself is not typically part of phrasal verbs or idioms. The related phrases involve the adjective "interrogative.") - In an interrogative tone/manner: Speaking with a rising inflection or questioning attitude. - He repeated the name in an interrogative tone, as if he'd never heard it before.
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with curiosity
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the baby looked around curiously
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in a questioning format
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