adjective
- showing mild or amused puzzlement
- teasing or mocking in a playful way
Examples
- She gave him a quizzical look when he claimed he could speak five languages.
- The teacher raised a quizzical eyebrow at the student’s unusual excuse.
- His quizzical expression suggested he didn’t quite believe the story.
- With a quizzical smile, she asked if he was really serious about the plan.
- The dog tilted its head in a quizzical manner at the strange noise.
- Her quizzical tone made it clear she found his explanation amusing.