searchingly Definition
- 1in a way that is intended to find something or discover information
- 2in a way that shows a desire to understand or know more about something
Using searchingly: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "searchingly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She looked at him searchingly, trying to read his expression.
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The detective questioned the suspect searchingly, looking for any inconsistencies in his story.
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He listened to her story searchingly, trying to understand the full picture.
searchingly Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for searchingly
- scrutinizingly
- inquiringly
- investigatively
Summary: searchingly in Brief
The adverb 'searchingly' [ˈsɜːtʃɪŋli] describes an action or behavior that is intended to find something or discover information. It can also describe a desire to understand or know more about something. Examples of its use include 'She looked at him searchingly, trying to read his expression.' and 'The detective questioned the suspect searchingly, looking for any inconsistencies in his story.'
