Definition of "searchingly" [searchingly]

• In a searching manner. (adverb)

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• ""I see," replied poppa, rubbing his chin searchingly, which is his manner of expressing sagacious doubt."
• "The terrific splendors of Skale's possible achievement dazzled the very windows of his soul, but at the same time the sweet uses of normal human life called searchingly to him from within."
• "She toyed for a moment with her pen, then gazed searchingly at me."