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pryingly

UK
/ˈpraɪ.ɪŋ.li/
US
/ˈpraɪ.ɪŋ.li/

Translations

pryinglyadverb
UK
/ˈpraɪ.ɪŋ.li/
US
/ˈpraɪ.ɪŋ.li/
indiscrètementEn parlant d’une curiosité ou d’un intérêt excessif pour les affaires d’autrui.
She looked pryingly at the contents of his open briefcase, trying to catch a glimpse of the documents inside.
Elle regardait indiscrètement le contenu de sa serviette ouverte, essayant d’apercevoir les documents à l’intérieur.
Synonyms
inquisitively
curiously
snoopingly
interrogatively
nosily

Definitions

pryinglyadverb
In a manner that shows excessive curiosity or interest in other people's affairs.
She looked pryingly at the contents of his open briefcase, trying to catch a glimpse of the documents inside.
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