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Definition of “quizzically”

quizzically (ˈkwɪzɪkəlɪ) 

Definitions

adverb

  1. in a questioning and mocking or supercilious manner

quizzical (ˈkwɪzɪkəl Pronunciation for quizzical

Definitions

adjective

  1. questioning and mocking or supercilious ⇒ a quizzical look

Derived Forms

ˌquizziˈcality noun
ˈquizzically adverb

Example Sentences Including 'quizzically'

Autumn dug her bare toes in the loose dirt and looked at Molly quizzically.
Lawson, Jonell Roses are for the Rich
James looked up at the publican quizzically , hoping for an explanation.
Country Life (2005)
Left alone on the bench, Grado regarded Ryle quizzically.
Harcourt, Palma Double Deceit
Only then did he push it away as Sarandeep appealed little more than quizzically.
Times, Sunday Times (2001)
The brown hair, soft and full, framed the clear-skinned face and humorous eyes, which looked quizzically at me in surprise.
Malcolm, John The Gwen John Sculpture
The final dog, Rocky, looked up quizzically at his owner Ken Mansfield as the Queen approached, as if to say: "Who's this?
Times, Sunday Times (2002)
This question is delivered with a cute smile and quizzically upraised arms: "What alternative is there?
Irish Times (2002)
`She's either new to the title or married to a ``Sir',' he thought, eyeing her quizzically.
Louise Carpenter AN UNLIKELY COUNTESS: Lily Budge and the 13th Earl of Galloway (2004)

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