inquiring look

Frequency: 6.02.5 per million words

a look that shows you want to ask a question or find out something

inquiringADJECTIVE + NOUN

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look

Examples (10)

  • She gave him an inquiring look, silently asking for an explanation.
  • The student directed an inquiring look at the teacher after the complex lecture.
  • He noticed her inquiring look and knew she had a question.
  • With an inquiring look, the detective studied the suspect's face.
  • I received an inquiring look when I mentioned the unexpected visitor.
  • The child cast an inquiring look at his mother, wondering about the surprise.
  • Everyone turned with an inquiring look when the strange sound echoed.
  • Her inquiring look showed she wasn't convinced by his excuse.
  • He responded to her inquiring look with a reassuring smile.
  • The doctor gave me an inquiring look as I described my symptoms.