questioningly

English

Etymology

Etymology tree

English questioning

Proto-Indo-European *leyg-der.

Proto-Germanic *līkąder.

Proto-Germanic *-līkaz

Proto-Germanic *-ê

Proto-Germanic *-līkê

Proto-West Germanic *-līkē

Old English -līċe

Middle English -ly

English -ly

English questioningly

From questioning + -ly.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkwɛst͡ʃənɪŋli/

• Audio (Southern England):

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Adverb

questioningly (comparative more questioningly, superlative most questioningly)

1. In a questioning manner.
   • 1920, Agatha Christie, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, London: Pan Books, published 1954, page 63:

     The clumping of hobnailed boots on the gravel outside proclaimed the approach of Manning. John looked questioningly at Poirot. The latter nodded.

   • 1930, Margaret Ayer Barnes, Years of Grace, Part II, Chapter IV, page 198:

     ‘Stephen?’ she called questioningly.

   • 2014, Carol Golembiewski, The Projection Room, page 140:

     Ricky nodded, but it was clear his mind worked overtime to assess his situation. He looked around in quick nervous glances. “Fine. Do I get my hands untied?”
     Baker looked questioningly at Bruce, who nodded “yes” to him […]

Translations

in a questioning manner

• Esperanto: demande