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inquiringly

 

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Adverbial inquiringly has 1 sense
  1. inquiringly, enquiringly - in an inquiring manner; "Tom Swift looked at his cabin mates inquiringly"
    Derived from adjective inquiring1

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Inquiringly

Description

Inquiringly is an adverb that describes the manner in which someone asks or seeks information, often with curiosity or interest. It is derived from the word "inquire", which means to ask or investigate.

Sense 1: Asking for Information

When used in the sense of asking for information, inquiringly describes how someone seeks knowledge or clarification.

Example sentence: She looked at the teacher inquiringly, wanting to understand the concept better.

Sense 2: Showing Curiosity

When used to display curiosity, inquiringly describes how someone looks or acts when they have a strong desire to know or learn something.

Example sentence: The child gazed inquiringly at the butterfly, wondering about its vibrant colors.

Sense 3: Expressing Interest

In this sense, inquiringly illustrates how someone expresses interest or eagerness to know more about a particular topic or subject.

Example sentence: He listened intently and inquiringly to the speaker, fully engaged in the lecture.

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