adverb
- in a manner that seeks to investigate, examine, or question something carefully and thoroughly
Examples
- She looked at him probingly, trying to understand what he really meant.
- The journalist asked probingly about the company's financial practices.
- He spoke probingly into the darkness, hoping someone would answer.
- The detective examined the crime scene probingly, searching for any overlooked clues.
- She gazed probingly at the painting, attempting to uncover its hidden meaning.