Synonyms for inquisitory
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
In the manner of an inquisition or inquiry.
Example sentences
- searching Half of the world is searching for the other half.
- probing These birds forage by probing in shallow water or on wet mud.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| inquisitory | falling | |
| searching | rising | |
| probing | rising | |
| inquisitorial | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- probing2
- 9 letters
- searching2
- 13 letters
- inquisitorial
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (probing2 = 2 syllables).