English Dictionary

fishingly

副詞

比較不可

In a manner that suggests fishing, such as groping in search of something, or seeking compliments.

日本語の意味

魚を釣るように、手探りで何かを探し求める様子 / 求める対象（例えば褒め言葉など）を、慎重かつ試行錯誤的に探し出そうとする行為

She smiled fishingly as she listed her modest achievements, clearly hoping for praise.

彼女は控えめな業績を列挙しながら、お世辞を求めるような笑みを浮かべ、明らかに称賛を期待していた。

意味（1）

In a manner that suggests fishing, such as groping in search of something, or seeking compliments.

Monk enquired fishingly whether Presbytery, to which he was well inclined on the whole, might not be thought somewhat rigid.