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
The Fed chair shot Trump a quizzical look that appeared both aghast and confused.
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
Other jurors appeared curious and quizzical, some looking at Cassie or jotting notes.
—Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
Team owner Shad Khan looked up with a quizzical expression.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
And there were some quizzical looks and whispers about the guy walking around the Peoria Sports Complex in restricted areas.
—Kevin Acee, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 July 2025
Other jurors appeared curious and quizzical, some looking at Cassie or jotting notes.
—Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
Team owner Shad Khan looked up with a quizzical expression.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
And there were some quizzical looks and whispers about the guy walking around the Peoria Sports Complex in restricted areas.
—Kevin Acee, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quizzical
Adjective
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Past statements or e-mails can be taken out of context, with dangerous results, so carefully phrase your statements in board meetings or in e-mails, — and avoid intemperate or sarcastic remarks.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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It was greeted by the sound of loud, sarcastic cheering by the old London Road end and by Malcolm Shotton, Oxford’s moustachioed coach, who could have used the Pringles logo as a passport photo, throwing his jacket into the crowd in sarcastic celebration.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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To get a sense of his whole deal, look no further than the half-mocking, half-earnest title of his latest album, Country!—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Quizzical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quizzical. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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