quizzically

• Adverb, das eine Handlung beschreibt, die mit fragendem, verwirrtem oder spöttischem Ausdruck oder Ton ausgeführt wird; drückt Neugier, Zweifel oder leichten Spott aus.

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.

   Fragend, verwundert

   • 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.

   Synonymebewilderedlyconfusedlydoubtfullyincredulouslyperplexedlyquestioninglyskepticallysuspiciously