What is another word for inquisitively?

Pronunciation: [ɪnkwˈɪzɪtˌɪvli] (IPA)

Inquisitively is a word that refers to a curious or inquiring manner. Synonyms for inquisitively include curiously, keenly, intently, attentively, observantly, exploratively, penetratingly, scrutinizingly, pryingly, and questioning. These words can be used to describe someone who is interested in and seeking information or understanding about a particular topic or situation. Additionally, these synonyms can be used in a variety of contexts such as when reading a book, observing a situation, or engaging in a conversation. By using different synonyms, writers and speakers can add flavor and variation to their language, making it more engaging and interesting to their audience.

What are the hypernyms for Inquisitively?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Inquisitively

She stood at the bottom of the steps looking up with keen, malicious eyes at Gaston's figure framed in the opening of the alcove, and peering inquisitively into the sombre recesses, wherein already she had caught a glimpse of a white satin skirt and the scintillation of many diamonds.
"Petticoat Rule"
Emmuska Orczy, Baroness Orczy
Kenelm turned his head so quickly that he frightened Max, who had for the last minute been standing behind him inquisitively with one paw raised, and sniffing, in some doubt whether he recognized an old acquaintance; but at Kenelm's quick movement the animal broke into a nervous bark, and ran back to his master.
"Kenelm Chillingly, Book 8."
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
"'And we won't go home till morning,'" he joined in, inquisitively.
"The Missourian"
Eugene P. (Eugene Percy) Lyle

Famous quotes with Inquisitively

  • From the invention of the cotton-gin slavery became a progressive system — not passively tolerated as in process of extinction, but actively striving for development and extension. It became a conscious political power. It made no offensive professions. It still deprecated itself as an evil, so difficult to deal with, and, with an adroit allusion to Ham and Onesimus, it smoothed the ecclesiastical conscience of the country and only asked to be let alone. And it was let alone. The War of 1812, and the consequent commercial confusion and renewed devotion to trade, held the country torpid upon the subject. If anybody looked at slavery inquisitively, it folded its hands demurely upon its breast and said, 'I am such a dreadful thing! How unfortunate that I should exist! What can be done with me? Just please to let me alone, that is all I want. A leper, you see; a miserable leper!'.
    George William Curtis

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