quizzically

Thân thiện

She tilted her head and looked at him quizzically.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a questioning, puzzled, or teasing manner: Expressing or suggesting mild curiosity, doubt, or amusement, often through a look or tone of voice.

Usage

The adverb "quizzically" is used to describe how an action, typically looking, speaking, or reacting, is performed. It conveys a sense of being perplexed, inquisitive, or playfully doubtful. It often modifies verbs related to facial expression or vocal delivery.

Examples

• Modifying a verb of looking:
• Modifying a verb of speaking:
• Modifying a verb of reaction:

Advanced Usage

• "to regard someone/something quizzically": To look at or consider someone or something with a puzzled or questioning attitude.

Variants and Related Words

• Quizzical (adjective): Having or showing a questioning, puzzled, or mildly amused expression.
• Quiz (noun/verb): As a noun, a test of knowledge; as a verb, to question someone closely. (Note: This is a distinct word with a different primary meaning, but it shares an etymological root related to questioning.)

Synonyms

• Questioningly: In a manner that asks a question or expresses doubt.
• Inquisitively: In a curious or inquiring manner.
• Puzzledly: In a confused or bewildered way. (Less common)
• Curiously: In a way that shows eagerness to know or learn something.

Antonyms

• Knowingly: In a way that suggests one has secret knowledge or understanding.
• Unquestioningly: In an accepting manner without doubt or objection.
• Certainly: In a definite and assured manner.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a quizzical and questioning manner
   • they looked quizzically at the doctor

Từ đồng nghĩa

• questioningly