"Inquiringly" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Inquiringly is an adverb that means in a curious and questioning manner. It describes someone who is seeking information or understanding through asking questions or making inquiries. For example: "She spoke inquiringly about the new policy to clarify its implications."
To inquire means to ask questions in order to gather information or to seek clarification about something. It can also mean to make an inquiry, which is a formal or official request for information. For example, "The detective made inquiries at the scene of the crime to gather evidence."