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- [sur-ching]
- /ˈsɜr tʃɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sur-ching]
- /ˈsɜr tʃɪŋ/
Definitions of searchingly word
- adjective searchingly examining carefully or thoroughly: a searching inspection. 1
- adjective searchingly acutely observant or penetrating: a searching glance; a searching mind. 1
- adjective searchingly piercing or sharp: a searching wind. 1
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Origin of searchingly
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
First recorded in 1570-80; search + -ing2
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Searchingly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
searchingly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for searchingly
adv searchingly
- assiduously — constant; unremitting: assiduous reading.
- attentively — while giving attention; observantly: Please listen attentively.
- by the skin of one's teeth — by a narrow margin; only just
- closely — to put (something) in a position to obstruct an entrance, opening, etc.; shut.
- diligently — industriously
adverb searchingly
- critically — inclined to find fault or to judge with severity, often too readily.
- heedfully — In a heedful manner.
- inquiringly — seeking facts, information, or knowledge: an inquiring mind.
- keenly — finely sharpened, as an edge; so shaped as to cut or pierce substances readily: a keen razor.
- questioningly — In a questioning manner.
Antonyms for searchingly
adverb searchingly
- yielding — inclined to give in; submissive; compliant: a timid, yielding man.
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