Quizzically

adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a quizzical manner; as if puzzled or asking a question.

    "The bogan looked at Gretchen quizzically, wondering if she was having trouble reading the English alphabet."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a quizzical and questioning manner wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
questioningly

Example

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"He raised an eyebrow quizzically."

Etymology

From quizzical + -ly.

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