adjective
searching
SURT-shihng
adjective
1
Thorough and probing, especially of a look, question, or examination.
"She gave him a searching look before answering."
How to Use Searching
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes an intense, probing look, question, or investigation that digs beneath the surface.
Common pairings
a searching look
searching questions
Word Forms
more searching comparative, searchings plural, most searching superlative
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