interrogatively

C2 Topic:Communication
adv Freq #476262

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    In a questioning way; as if asking a question.

    She raised her eyebrows interrogatively, waiting for him to explain himself.

  2. 2
    adv

    With curiosity, as if seeking an answer.

    He glanced at her interrogatively, unsure of what she meant.

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Synonyms
2 adv · with curiosity, as if... curiously

Etymology

From interrogative + -ly.

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