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questioningly

[ˈkwɛstʃənɪŋli]
adverb
questionadoramente
1. in a manner that expresses doubt, uncertainty, or a request for information
She looked at him questioningly when he made that unusual statement.
Ela olhou para ele questionadoramente quando ele fez aquela afirmação inusitada.
2. with an intonation or expression that suggests a question
He raised his eyebrow questioningly at the unexpected proposal.
Ele levantou a sobrancelha questionadoramente diante da proposta inesperada.
Synonyms
doubtfullyuncertainlyinquiringlyskepticallywith doubt
Antonyms
confidentlycertainlyassertivelyaffirmatively

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
questionadoramente
standard usage
São Paulo
questionadoramente
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
questionadoramente
standard usage
Portugal
de forma questionadora
alternative phrasing common in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

raise an eyebrow questioningly
give someone a questioning look
tilt one's head questioningly
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