quizzical

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quizzical

(adjective)

Meaning

expressing puzzlement or curiosity

Example

"She gave him a quizzical look when he asked the strange question."

Synonyms

inquisitivecuriousperplexed

Antonyms

certainunquestioningdefinite

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'quaerere', meaning to ask.
Related word forms
  • adverb: quizzically

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