questioningly
/ˈkwɛst͡ʃənɪŋli/
questioningly adverb: in a questioning manner.
Adverb
questioningly (comparative more questioningly, superlative most questioningly)
- In a questioning manner.
- The clumping of hobnailed boots on the gravel outside proclaimed the approach of Manning. John looked questioningly at Poirot. The latter nodded.1920, Agatha Christie, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, London: Pan Books, published 1954, page 63
- ‘Stephen?’ she called questioningly.1930, Margaret Ayer Barnes, Years of Grace, Part II, Chapter IV, page 198
Forms of questioningly
| comparative | more questioningly |
|---|---|
| superlative | most questioningly |
Origin of questioningly
From questioning + -ly.
Questions about questioningly
- What does questioningly mean?
- Questioningly means in a questioning manner.
- What part of speech is questioningly?
- Questioningly is an adverb.
- How do you pronounce questioningly?
- Questioningly is pronounced /ˈkwɛst͡ʃənɪŋli/.
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