adv
Meaning 1
In a quizzical manner; as if puzzled or asking a question.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
quizzically
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Pronunciation
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adverb
Meaning 2
in a quizzical and questioning manner
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- they looked quizzically at the doctor
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: questioningly
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Etymology tree English quizzical Middle English -ly English -ly English quizzically From quizzical + -ly.