squintingly
/ˈskwɪntɪŋli/
adverb
- In a way that involves looking with eyes partly closed, especially to see better or because of bright light.
- He squintingly examined the distant bird through his binoculars.
- She squintingly read the small print on the medicine bottle.
- The hikers squintingly gazed across the snowy field in the midday sun.
- In a way that suggests suspicion, distrust, or close scrutiny.
- The teacher squintingly looked at the student's excuse note.
- She squintingly reviewed the contract before signing it.
- The detective squintingly studied the suspect's alibi.
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