quizzical (Meaning)
quizzical (s)
playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
quizzical (a.)
Relating to quizzing: given to quizzing; of the nature of a quiz; farcical; sportive.
Synonyms & Antonyms of quizzical
quizzical Sentence Examples
- The student raised a quizzical eyebrow at the teacher's puzzling question.
- The cat's quizzical gaze seemed to question the stranger's presence.
- The manager's quizzical expression suggested uncertainty about the employee's abilities.
- The child's quizzical face expressed both curiosity and confusion.
- The scientist had a quizzical look as they examined the unusual data.
- The woman's quizzical smile hinted at a hidden amusement.
- The dog cocked its head with a quizzical expression, as if it didn't understand the command.
- The audience members exchanged quizzical glances, wondering how the magician had performed the trick.
- The detective raised a quizzical eyebrow at the witness's seemingly contradictory testimony.
- The doctor gave a quizzical nod, indicating that they needed more information before making a diagnosis.
FAQs About the word quizzical
playfully vexing (especially by ridicule), perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)Relating to quizzing: given to quizzing; of th
bantering, sarcastic, mocking, jesting, razzing, kidding,joking, ribbing, chaffing, fooling
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The student raised a quizzical eyebrow at the teacher's puzzling question.
The cat's quizzical gaze seemed to question the stranger's presence.
The manager's quizzical expression suggested uncertainty about the employee's abilities.
The child's quizzical face expressed both curiosity and confusion.
