Synonyms for quizzical

Grammar : Adj

Spell : kwiz-i-kuh l

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkwɪz ɪ kəl

Top 10 synonyms for quizzical

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Définition 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

Antonyms for quizzical

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