INTERROGATIVELY

curiously, inquisitively, interrogatively

(adverb) with curiosity; “the baby looked around curiously”

interrogatively

(adverb) in a questioning format

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

interrogatively

In an interrogative manner; by means of a question.

Source: Wiktionary


In`ter*rog"a*tive*ly, adv.

Definition: In the form of, or by means of, a question; in an interrogative manner.

INTERROGATIVE

In`ter*rog"a*tive (, a. Etym: [L. interrogativus: cf. F. interrogatif.]

Definition: Denoting a question; expressed in the form of a question; as, an interrogative sentence; an interrogative pronoun.

In`ter*rog"a*tive, n. (Gram.)

Definition: A word used in asking questions; as, who which why

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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13 May 2025

DAZED

(adjective) in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock; “he had a dazed expression on his face”; “lay semiconscious, stunned (or stupefied) by the blow”; “was stupid from fatigue”


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Coffee Trivia

The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.

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