questioningly

Thân thiện

They looked at the teacher questioningly.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a manner that expresses doubt, curiosity, or a request for information: The action is performed with a look, tone, or gesture that asks a question or seeks clarification without using words.
   • In a puzzled or inquisitive way: Showing a desire to know or learn more about something.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • She raised her eyebrows questioningly when he told the unlikely story.
  • The student looked questioningly at the professor after the complex explanation.
  • "Are you sure?" he asked, his voice trailing off questioningly.

Advanced Usage

• Used to describe a non-verbal query: Often modifies verbs related to facial expressions or gaze (e.g., ).
  • He tilted his head questioningly, waiting for a sign to proceed.
• Used to describe a tone of voice: Can modify verbs related to speech to indicate a questioning inflection.
  • She repeated the name questioningly, unsure if she had heard it correctly.

Variants and Related Words

• Questioning (adjective): Showing or expressing doubt or a request for information.
  • She gave him a questioning look.
• Question (noun/verb): The root word from which "questioningly" is derived.
• Inquisitively (adverb): In a curious, inquiring manner. (Close synonym)
• Quizzically (adverb): In a puzzled, questioning, or mocking manner. (Close synonym)

Synonyms

• Inquisitively
• Quizzically
• Curiously
• Interrogatively

Antonyms

• Assertively
• Definitively
• Unquestioningly

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a quizzical and questioning manner
   • they looked quizzically at the doctor
2. in a curious and questioning manner
   • they turned their heads questioningly, as if awaiting further instructions

Từ đồng nghĩa

• quizzically
• wonderingly