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QUESTIONINGLY

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 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In a curious and questioning mannerplay

Example:

they turned their heads questioningly, as if awaiting further instructions

Synonyms:

questioningly; wonderingly

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

questioning (showing curiosity)

Sense 2

Meaning:

In a quizzical and questioning mannerplay

Example:

they looked quizzically at the doctor

Synonyms:

questioningly; quizzically

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

questioning (perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know))

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