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quizzical

adjective

quiz·​zi·​cal ˈkwi-zi-kəl How to pronounce quizzical (audio)
1
: comically quaint
a quizzical old man
2
: mildly teasing or mocking
a quizzical remark
3
: expressive of puzzlement, curiosity, or disbelief
raised a quizzical eyebrow
quizzicality noun
quizzically adverb

Example Sentences

He gave me a quizzical look. There was a quizzical expression on his face. She raised a quizzical eyebrow when she saw what he was wearing.
Recent Examples on the Web But an element of team chemistry was impacted with the quizzical trade of lefty starter Jordan Montgomery, a lifelong Yankee and a popular clubhouse figure who was having a solid season. Pete Caldera, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2022 As in the comedies of Jacques Tati, quizzical mischief warms up a cold environment. Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2022 In true Chili Peppers fashion, the ambling song overflows with esoteric imagery and quizzical, psychedelic-lite lyrics. Kat Bouza, Rolling Stone, 3 June 2022 The older of the two sisters, Minnie Lee, stares hard at the camera, her gaze direct and unsmiling but pleasant, almost quizzical. New York Times, 8 June 2022 Horsegirl was a low-key delight, with deadpan and quizzical indie rock that didn’t seem wedded to song structure, piling on Sonic Youth guitars and cruising curiously to the next thing rather than circling back in the typical manner. Marc Hirsh, BostonGlobe.com, 30 May 2022 But even in the ballroom at their team hotel the Heat utilized for Sunday’s media session, Erik Spoelstra had the most quizzical of looks when asked about the Celtics’ dominance in quarters won. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2022 The ideas in Hamaguchi’s stories develop emotions — the specter of loneliness — rather than meander toward quizzical, highbrow pathos. Armond White, National Review, 29 Apr. 2022 Haley Joel wore his hat slightly off-center on his head while making a cute, quizzical face as Emily gazed off into the distance with her party hat at the center of her forehead. Abigail Adams, PEOPLE.com, 10 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of quizzical was in 1797

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