Definitions
- Describing a curious or interested expression or tone of voice when asking a question. - Referring to an attitude of seeking information or clarification. - Talking about a manner of investigation or research.
- Describing a doubtful or uncertain expression or tone of voice when asking a question. - Referring to an attitude of skepticism or suspicion. - Talking about a manner of seeking confirmation or verification.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a way of asking a question.
- 2Both words can be used to indicate a lack of knowledge or understanding.
- 3Both words can be used to express curiosity or interest.
- 4Both words can be used to convey a sense of inquiry or investigation.
What is the difference?
- 1Tone: Inquiringly has a positive or neutral connotation, while questioningly has a negative or skeptical connotation.
- 2Expression: Inquiringly suggests a friendly or open expression, while questioningly suggests a doubtful or suspicious expression.
- 3Purpose: Inquiringly is used to seek information or clarification, while questioningly is used to seek confirmation or verification.
- 4Attitude: Inquiringly implies a willingness to learn or understand, while questioningly implies a lack of trust or belief.
- 5Usage: Inquiringly is less common than questioningly and is typically used in more formal contexts.
Remember this!
Inquiringly and questioningly are synonyms that both describe a way of asking a question. However, the difference between them lies in their tone, expression, purpose, attitude, and usage. Inquiringly has a positive or neutral connotation and suggests a friendly or open expression, while questioningly has a negative or skeptical connotation and suggests a doubtful or suspicious expression. Inquiringly is used to seek information or clarification and implies a willingness to learn or understand, while questioningly is used to seek confirmation or verification and implies a lack of trust or belief.
