quizzical

adjectiveCommon GRE wordMore Q words

expressing puzzlement, mild amusement, or questioning

In a sentence

Quizzical in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing quizzical in a sentence.

She gave him a quizzical look, unsure whether he was joking.

Synonyms

puzzledinquiringbemused

Antonyms

knowingassured

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a person who fraudulently claims medical or expert knowledge they do not possess

the fraudulent pretense of skill or knowledge, especially in medicine

to drink heartily and in large gulps

to limit or modify a statement so that it is less absolute

a state of uncertainty or perplexity over what to do

a period of enforced isolation to prevent the spread of disease

to suppress or put an end to, especially by force; to quiet or calm

habitually complaining in a peevish, whining manner

Common questions

Quizzical (adjective) means expressing puzzlement, mild amusement, or questioning

Here is quizzical used in an example sentence: "She gave him a quizzical look, unsure whether he was joking."

Common synonyms for quizzical include puzzled, inquiring, bemused.

Antonyms of quizzical include knowing, assured.

Quizzical is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.