inquisitively
/ɪnˈkwɪzətɪvli/
adverb
- In a way that shows eagerness to learn or know something; curiously.
- The puppy sniffed the new toy inquisitively.
- He asked inquisitively about the history of the old building.
- She looked at the strange machine inquisitively, wondering what it did.
- In a way that shows too much curiosity about others' private matters; pryingly.
- He raised an eyebrow inquisitively when I mentioned my salary.
- She leaned in inquisitively, trying to hear the private conversation.
- The reporter stared inquisitively at the celebrity's house.