inquisitorial

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquisitorial
Adjective
  • The statues felt interrogative, like something or someone was already disappointed in me.
    Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 12 Sep. 2024
  • The series takes an interrogative approach to its source material, framing Rice’s iconic goth novel and its 1994 film adaptation as the previous version of its story, one in which the vampire Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson) lies and deceives his interviewer, Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian).
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 May 2024
Adjective
  • Guthrie’s buddy Pete Seeger (Edward Norton) in visiting him, and Bob walks into the room looking quizzical.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
  • And there were some quizzical looks and whispers about the guy walking around the Peoria Sports Complex in restricted areas.
    Kevin Acee, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Vizio TVs reportedly show Trump immigration messaging when in standby An experience recently shared by an apparent Vizio TV owner illustrates how ads delivered via TV operating systems (OSes) can take ads from annoying to intrusive and offensive.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025
  • In some cases, the impact of technology on intimacy is even more intrusive.
    Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • There’s something officious about Alden Ehrenreich.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 21 Jan. 2023
  • Her charming luxury treasure trove has none of that officious chilliness that defines the typical store of its ilk but instead feels like a brocanterie crammed with interesting, unexpected luxury goods from across the world.
    Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2023
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“Inquisitorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquisitorial. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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