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
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Recent Examples of quizzical
In a restaurant, therefore, raise a quizzical eyebrow at any risotto that reaches the table in less than twenty-five minutes.
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Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Goose is following his path, looking for brains and leaving laughter and quizzical looks behind.
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—Eric Fuller, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The nurse gave her a quizzical look and checked her file again, asking her to confirm her date of birth.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Noting the quizzical looks, Williams-Paisley pats the swan.
—Eileen Finan, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Goose is following his path, looking for brains and leaving laughter and quizzical looks behind.
Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.
—Eric Fuller, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The nurse gave her a quizzical look and checked her file again, asking her to confirm her date of birth.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Noting the quizzical looks, Williams-Paisley pats the swan.
—Eileen Finan, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for quizzical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quizzical
sarcastic
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Still, Ernst shared a sarcastic apology video after facing criticism from Democrats over her response to the town hall attendees' concerns.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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The vibe, never exactly cheerful, and never leavened by a hint of even the most sarcastic sense of humor, takes a turn for the horrific one evening in the wake of the bawdy revels celebrating Tomek’s wedding.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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“Quizzical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quizzical. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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