quizzical

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kvi

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kəl

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Definition & Meaning of "quizzical"in English

quizzical

ADJECTIVE

showing a mixture of confusion, curiosity, or mild disbelief

addled

at a loss

at sea

baffled

befuddled

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

qualitative

Superlative

most quizzical

Comparative

more quizzical

gradable

domain

expression, emotion, cognition

Examples

He wore a quizzical expression after hearing the surprising news.

teasing or mocking in expression or tone

mocking

teasing

Examples

He gave her a quizzical smile after she made an unusual comment.

marked by an odd, eccentric quality that provokes curiosity or a sense of amusement

eccentric

cranky

Examples

His quizzical behavior made everyone at the party take notice.

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