questioningly
/ˈkwɛst͡ʃənɪŋli/
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.62 in modern English
26
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
4
Syllables
11
Unique Chars
Meaning
adv
In a questioning manner.
Example Sentences
- "The clumping of hobnailed boots on the gravel outside proclaimed the approach of Manning. John looked questioningly at Poirot. The latter nodded."
- "‘Stephen?’ she called questioningly."
- "Ricky nodded, but it was clear his mind worked overtime to assess his situation. He looked around in quick nervous glances. “Fine. Do I get my hands untied?” Baker looked questioningly at Bruce, who nodded “yes” to him […]"
Etymology
Etymology tree English questioning Middle English -ly English -ly English questioningly From questioning + -ly.
Inflected Forms
more questioningly (comparative)
most questioningly (superlative)