scrutinizingly
Definition
Adverb - In a manner that involves close, careful, and critical examination or observation. "Scrutinizingly" describes the way an action is performed when the subject pays extremely detailed attention, often with the intent to find flaws or understand something thoroughly.
Usage Examples
- (Examining every detail with great care and suspicion.)
- (Reading with intense focus on each part.)
- (Observing with close, critical attention.)
Advanced Usage
"to examine scrutinizingly": to inspect with meticulous detail.
- The auditor examined the financial records scrutinizingly, looking for any discrepancies. (Examined with extreme thoroughness.)
"to observe scrutinizingly": to watch with keen, analytic focus.
- The ornithologist observed the bird's behavior scrutinizingly, recording every movement. (Watched with scientific precision.)
Variants and Related Words
Scrutinize (verb): to examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
- The committee will scrutinize all proposals before making a decision. (Examine carefully.)
Scrutiny (noun): critical observation or examination.
- The politician's past came under intense scrutiny. (Close and critical examination.)
Scrutinous (adjective): characterized by careful examination.
- Her scrutinous gaze made the student nervous. (Showing careful attention.)
Synonyms
- Closely: in a way that involves careful attention.
- Intently: with eager attention and concentration.
- Minutely: in great detail; with thoroughness.
- Critically: in a way that involves careful judgment or analysis.
Related Idioms
Under a microscope: being examined very closely.
- The new policy was placed under a microscope, and every detail was scrutinizingly reviewed. (Examined with extreme care.)
With a fine-tooth comb: examining every small part.
- He went through the report scrutinizingly, as if with a fine-tooth comb. (Examining with extreme detail.)