inquiringly
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Related to inquiringly: disconcertingly
in·quire
(ĭn-kwīr′)v. in·quired, in·quir·ing, in·quires
v.intr.
1. To seek information by asking a question: inquired about prices.
2. To make an inquiry or investigation: inquire into the extent of the corruption.
v.tr.
Phrasal Verb: 1. To ask, especially politely or formally: The host inquired why we were leaving so soon. See Synonyms at ask.
2. To ask questions about (something); investigate or analyze: economists inquiring whether markets behave differently during a recession.
inquire after
To ask about the health or condition of (someone).
[Middle English enquiren, from Old French enquerre, from Vulgar Latin *inquaerere, alteration of Latin inquīrere : in-, into; see in-2 + quaerere, to seek.]
in·quir′er n.
in·quir′ing·ly adv.
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Adv. | 1. | inquiringly - in an inquiring manner; "Tom Swift looked at his cabin mates inquiringly" |
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