quizzical

Describes a look, expression, or smile that suggests someone is amused, puzzled, or questioning something in a slightly mocking or teasing way.

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1. Playfully questioning or mocking C1 formal

   Expressing mild or playful teasing, often through a questioning or slightly mocking expression.

   • He gave her a quizzical look after her strange comment.
   • The teacher's quizzical smile made the student wonder what was so funny.
   • She raised a quizzical eyebrow at his outrageous claim.

   ruВопросительно-насмешливыйesburlón juguetónfrInterrogateur et moqueurdeFragend-spöttischptQuestionador brincalhãozh戏谑的疑问arساخر بمزاح

   Synonymes: facetiousimpishjocularplayfulroguishteasingwaggish

2. Perplexed or puzzled C1 formal

   Showing that one is confused or uncertain, as if expecting to know something that one does not.

   • The child wore a quizzical expression when asked the difficult question.
   • His quizzical glance suggested he had no idea what was happening.
   • She looked quizzical when the instructions were read aloud.

   ruНедоумевающийesperplejo o desconcertadofrperplexe, intriguédeRatlosptPerplexozh困惑的arمُتَحَيِّر

   Synonymes: baffledbewilderedconfusedinquiringmystifiedperplexedpuzzledquestioning

   Antonymes: certainclearknowingsureunderstanding

• more quizzical comparative form
• most quizzical superlative form