Synonyms of quizzical

quizzical

adjective

ˈkwi-zi-kəl 

as in joking

marked by or expressive of mild or good-natured teasing

my puns are usually greeted with loud quizzical groans by my so-called friends

Synonyms & Similar Words

• joking
• sarcastic
• kidding
• mocking
• bantering
• jesting
• razzing
• rallying
• joshing
• ribbing
• chaffing
• fooling
• derisive
• funning
• ridiculing
• scornful
• contemptuous
• taunting
• jeering
• derisory
• baiting
• disdainful
• heckling
• needling
• bandying
• quipping
• deriding
• hassling

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of quizzical

With his guitar held high and against his chest, his eyebrows cocked in that way that could be quizzical or menacing depending upon the setting, Matthews unleashed his quirky vocals. —Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2024

There’s still a whisper of formalist Austrian chill in its quizzical, hands-off perspective and immaculately composed mise-en-scène: Albin Wildner’s lensing is crisp and bright and still, a restrained canvas for stark sight gags. —Guy Lodge, Variety, 1 Sep. 2024

Two weeks ago, Zaidi, made two downright outlandish claims after a quizzical series of moves. —Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2024

Scott’s Ripley is a man who has to practice every vocal intonation, every smile or quizzical look, every interaction. —Mark Harris, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2024