quizzical
Americanadjective
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odd, queer, or comical.
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questioning or puzzled.
a quizzical expression on her face.
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derisively questioning, ridiculing, or chaffing.
adjective
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- quizzicality noun
- quizzically adverb
- quizzicalness noun
- unquizzical adjective
- unquizzically adverb
Etymology
Origin of quizzical
Example Sentences
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“Not yet,” she said, in answer to his quizzical look, “but I am beginning to feel quite close to catching a fish. Today might just be the day!”
From Literature
Miss Mortimer gave her a quizzical look, and the speechless Mrs. Apple drew a question mark in the air with her fingertip as a way of asking if everything was all right.
From Literature
MILAN—When Rich Ross and his husband decided to buy a home in Milan, they were met with quizzical looks from their friends in Los Angeles.
This explained some of the quizzical looks aimed in Postecoglou's direction after his ambitious words, but he was merely outlining his track record.
From BBC
We will miss the quizzical expression, and the raised left eyebrow, as he fielded questions.
From BBC
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