"Quizzical" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples
"Quizzical" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
"Quizzical" Meaning
Curious or questioning in a slightly puzzled manner.
"Quizzical" Examples
Here are 5 usage examples for the word "quizzical":
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Example Sentence: "She looked at him with a quizzical expression on her face, unsure what he was trying to say."Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Expressing puzzled curiosity or questioning uncertainty.
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Example Sentence: "The tourists looked at the ancient ruins with a quizzical air, trying to understand their significance."Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Show[ing] a puzzled or questioning attitude.
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Example Sentence: "He had a quizzical look on his face, as if he was thinking deeply about the problem."Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Expressing puzzled curiosity or questioning uncertainty.
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Example Sentence: "The detective had a quizzical expression on his face as he studied the evidence."Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Expressing puzzled curiosity or questioning uncertainty.
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Example Sentence: "The teacher asked her students to explain the quizzical point in the chapter, and they struggled to answer."Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Expressing puzzled curiosity or questioning uncertainty.
"Quizzical" Similar Words
Quixotism
Quixotry
Quixotry is the quality of being extravagantly chivalrous or romantic in a way that is considered unrealistic or impractical. It refers to a tendency to indulge in fantasies or ideals of chivalry, especially in a showy or elaborate manner. The term is derived from the name of the protagonist in Miguel de Cervantes' novel "Don Quixote", who is known for his eccentric and unrealistic notions of chivalry and knighthood.
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Quizlet
Quizmaster
A person who creates and administers quizzes, often in a competitive or game-like context, such as a TV game show.
Quizzed
"The verb 'quizzed' is the past tense of 'quiz', which means to test or question someone or something in a friendly or playful way, often with a competitive element. It can also mean to be questioned or examined in a test or interview."<br><br>Example sentences:<br>- She quizzed her friend about the final exam.<br>- He got quizzed on his math skills by the teacher.<br><br>It can also be an adjective to describe something or someone that is skilled in giving or taking quizzes, often in a competitive or informal setting.<br>- They were a quizzed couple who always competed in quiz nights.<br><br>The word is derived from the name of a popular radio game show called "Information, Please," that was called "Our Boarding House" but when the radio rights came up for its next show or episode, the name was changed to "The $64 Question"
Quizzer
Quizzes
Short tests or exams, often used to assess knowledge or understanding of a particular subject, usually informal or recreational in nature.
Quizzically
Quizzing
Interrogating or questioning somebody, typically in order to test their understanding or knowledge of something, especially an academic subject.
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