wonderingly

wonderingly
In a wondering manner.

"That will be sat-is-fac-tor-y," said Tik-Tok, picking up the gun and examining it wonderingly, for he had never before seen such a weapon.


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  • Wonderingly — Won der*ing*ly, adv. In a wondering manner. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • wonderingly — won|der|ing|ly [ wʌndərıŋli ] adverb 1. ) in a way that shows you like or admire someone or something very much: Celine and I looked wonderingly at the breathtaking view of the city. 2. ) in a way that shows you are surprised or have questions… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • wonderingly — UK [ˈwʌnd(ə)rɪŋlɪ] / US [ˈwʌndərɪŋlɪ] adverb 1) in a way that shows you like or admire someone or something very much Celine and I looked wonderingly at the breathtaking view of the city. 2) in a way that shows you are surprised or have questions …   English dictionary

  • wonderingly — See wondering. * * * …   Universalium

  • wonderingly — won|der|ing|ly [ˈwʌndərıŋli] adv in a way that shows admiration, surprise, and pleasure …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • wonderingly — adv. with astonishment, with amazement; with wonder …   English contemporary dictionary

  • wonderingly — adverb in a way that shows admiration, surprise, and pleasure …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • wonderingly — won·der·ing·ly …   English syllables

  • wonderingly — adverb in a curious and questioning manner they turned their heads questioningly, as if awaiting further instructions • Syn: ↑questioningly • Derived from adjective: ↑wondering, ↑questioning (for: ↑questioningly) …   Useful english dictionary

  • wondering — wonderingly, adv. /wun deuhr ing/, adj. expressing admiration or amazement; marveling. [1585 95; WONDER + ING2] * * * …   Universalium

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