quizzically

[US]/'kwizikəli/
[UK]/ˈk wɪzɪkəlɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv.teasingly; in a puzzled manner

Example Sentences

They looked quizzically at the doctor.

She raised an eyebrow quizzically.

He looked at her quizzically, unsure of what she meant.

The dog tilted its head quizzically at the strange noise.

She quizzically examined the unusual object in her hand.

He quizzically asked why she was laughing so suddenly.

The professor looked at the student quizzically after the unexpected answer.

She quizzically eyed the new painting in the gallery.

The child quizzically examined the strange bug crawling on the ground.

He quizzically raised his hand to ask a question in class.

She quizzically looked at the map, trying to figure out their location.

Real-world Examples

He paused and looked at her quizzically.

Source: Gone with the Wind

Ou Klaas could look so quizzically at one and suck at his pipe.

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 3

" The prefects as well? " said Fred, looking quizzically at Ron and Hermione.

Source: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

" Will you get out of this room" ? He lounged toward the door, one eyebrow raised quizzically.

Source: Gone with the Wind

M looked at him quizzically. " Fine stone" ?

Source: 007 Series: Diamonds Are Forever (Part 1)

He was looking at her quizzically, but with the liveliest appreciation.

Source: Lonely Heart (Part 1)

" Perhaps, " said Poirot, regarding me quizzically.

Source: Murder at the golf course

Now, " Bond looked quizzically at the Texan. "

Source: 007 Series: Diamonds Are Forever (Part 1)

He paused and looked quizzically at Grant.

Source: One Shilling Candle (Part Two)

The drinks came and she withdrew her hand and observed him quizzically over the rim of her glass.

Source: 007 Series: Diamonds Are Forever (Part 2)

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