quizzical

qui

ˈkwɪ

kvi

zzi

zə

zē

cal

kəl

kēl

/kwˈɪzɪkə‍l/

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

Examples

He wore a quizzical expression after hearing the surprising news.

She gave him a quizzical glance, unsure whether he was serious or joking.

teasing or mocking in expression or tone

mocking

teasing

Examples

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

Her quizzical tone suggested she did n’t quite believe his story.

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.

The quizzical art installation attracted visitors with its unusual combination of objects.

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Definition & Meaning of "quizzical"in English

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