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- [in-kwahyuh r-ing]
- /ɪnˈkwaɪər ɪŋ/
- /ɪnˈkwaɪə.rɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-kwahyuh r-ing]
- /ɪnˈkwaɪər ɪŋ/
Definitions of inquiringly word
- adjective inquiringly seeking facts, information, or knowledge: an inquiring mind. 1
- adjective inquiringly curious; probing; inquisitive in seeking facts: an inquiring reporter. 1
- adjective inquiringly scrutinizing; questioning: He looked at his father with inquiring eyes. 1
- noun inquiringly In an inquiring manner. 1
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Origin of inquiringly
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
First recorded in 1595-1605; inquire + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Inquiringly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inquiringly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
inquiringly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inquiringly
adverb inquiringly
- questioning — indicating or implying a question: a questioning tone in her voice.
- inquisitively — given to inquiry, research, or asking questions; eager for knowledge; intellectually curious: an inquisitive mind.
- curiously — eager to learn or know; inquisitive.
- inquisitorial — of or relating to an inquisitor or inquisition.
- prying — that pries; looking or searching curiously.
Antonyms for inquiringly
adverb inquiringly
- responsively — responding especially readily and sympathetically to appeals, efforts, influences, etc.: a responsive government.
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