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Antonyms for quizzical


Grammar : Adj
Spell : kwiz-i-kuh l
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkwɪz ɪ kəl



Definition of quizzical

Origin :
  • 1789, from quiz "odd or eccentric person" (1782), of unknown origin (see quiz (n.)) + -ical. Related: Quizzically.
  • adj appearing confused or curious
Example sentences :
  • And now, once again, there was a hint of the quizzical creeping in the smile.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • Now, he stared at Burke with a quizzical grin crooking his lips.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • "I was so anxious about you," she replied, with feeling, and then broke into a quizzical laugh.
  • Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable
  • Rathburn looked through the front windows with a quizzical smile on his lips.
  • Extract from : « The Coyote » by James Roberts
  • He turned to cast a quizzical glance at the back of the resentful lover.
  • Extract from : « Out of the Depths » by Robert Ames Bennet
  • Then he turned to me with a bantering, quizzical light in his eyes.
  • Extract from : « Dwellers in the Hills » by Melville Davisson Post
  • There was a quizzical gleam in her eyes as she looked at the other three.
  • Extract from : « The Best Short Stories of 1920 » by Various
  • Behind Jack's quizzical smile there was a hint of earnestness.
  • Extract from : « The Highgrader » by William MacLeod Raine
  • The captain looked full at Tom, with a quizzical,136 shrewd look.
  • Extract from : « Tom Slade with the Colors » by Percy K. Fitzhugh
  • "Yes, I think it has," papa said, with a quizzical glance at me.
  • Extract from : « We Ten » by Lyda Farrington Kraus

Synonyms for quizzical

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