quizzically

• حالٌ يدل على فعلٍ يُؤدَّى بنبرةٍ أو تعبيرٍ يحمل استفهامًا أو حيرةً أو سخريةً لطيفة. يصف نظرةً أو قولًا ينمّ عن فضولٍ أو شكٍّ أو مزاحٍ خفيف.

An adverb meaning 'in a questioning, puzzled, or mocking manner.' It describes an action performed with an expression or tone that conveys curiosity, doubt, or gentle teasing.

1. In a questioning or puzzled mannerB2formal

   In a way that shows confusion, curiosity, or mild disbelief, often through facial expression or tone.

   بتساؤل وحيرة

   • She looked at him quizzically when he made the strange claim.
   • He raised an eyebrow quizzically, unsure of what she meant.
   • The teacher stared quizzically at the student's unusual answer.

   المرادفاتbewilderedlyconfusedlydoubtfullyincredulouslyperplexedlyquestioninglyskepticallysuspiciously