| ADJECTIVE | all | searching, inquisitory, probing | diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation |
|---|---|---|---|
| all | searching, trenchant | having keenness and forcefulness and penetration in thought, expression, or intellect | |
| all | searching | exploring thoroughly |
| Sounds | ser'chihng | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhymes | abducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng... | |
| Meaning | diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation. | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | |
|---|---|---|
| Broader | exploratory, explorative | Serving in or intended for exploration or discovery |
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