ADJECTIVE | all | searching, inquisitory, probing | diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation |
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all | searching, trenchant | having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect | |
all | searching | exploring thoroughly |
Sounds | ser'chihng | |
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Rhymes | abducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng... |
Meaning | diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation. | |
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Example | "a searching investigation of their past dealings" | |
Synonyms | inquisitory, probing | |
Broader | inquiring | given to inquiry / inquiry |
Spanish | agudo, perspicaz |
Meaning | Having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect. | |
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Example | "searching insights" | |
Synonym | trenchant | |
Broader | intelligent | Having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree |
Spanish | cáustico, mordaz | |
Adverbs | searchingly | in a searching manner |
Meaning | exploring thoroughly. | |
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Broader | exploratory, explorative | Serving in or intended for exploration or discovery |
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