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searchingly

/sɜːr.tʃɪŋ.li/ adverb · British & US
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What does searchingly mean?

adverb

Used to search or examine something carefully and thoroughly; in a searching manner.

Example

"She looked at him searchingly, trying to understand his intentions."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Words that share this root

searchinquireexamineinvestigate

What's another word for searchingly?

searchinglyscrutinizinglyinquisitivelythoroughlymeticulouslycarefully

What's the opposite of searchingly?

superficiallycasuallyperfunctorily

Rhymes with searchingly

searchinglyhearinglyclearinglyappearingly