WONDERINGLY

questioningly, wonderingly

(adverb) in a curious and questioning manner; “they turned their heads questioningly, as if awaiting further instructions”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

wonderingly (comparative more wonderingly, superlative most wonderingly)

In a wondering manner; with wonderment.

Source: Wiktionary


Won"der*ing*ly, adv.

Definition: In a wondering manner.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

4 April 2025

GUILLOTINE

(verb) kill by cutting the head off with a guillotine; “The French guillotined many Vietnamese while they occupied the country”


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Coffee Trivia

International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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