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searching
As an adjective, this word describes a level of scrutiny that goes beyond a simple glance. It implies a psychological or emotional intensity, often suggesting that the observer is trying to penetrate a facade or uncover a secret. It is frequently paired with words like gaze, look, or eyes to convey a sense of piercing interrogation.
When used as a noun, it refers to the physical or systematic process of hunting for something. While the adjective form is more common in literary or descriptive contexts to describe a mood, the noun form is typically used in legal, security, or investigative contexts to describe a procedure.
Meanings
Examples
She gave him a searching look to see if he was lying.
I am still searching for the right words to describe this feeling.
The police are searching the entire building for the suspect.
He asked a few searching questions about the company finances.
Where is my passport? I have been searching for it for an hour.
The searching for the lost city took over a decade.
Her eyes were searching his face for any sign of recognition.
Stop searching through my desk without permission.
Stop searching through my desk without permission.