Quizzical - English meaning

adjective

Finding something funny or entertaining.

Usage examples:

People looked on with amused curiosity

verb

Cause (someone) to find something funny.

Usage examples:

He made faces to amuse her

verb

Totally bewilder or perplex.

Usage examples:

An unexplained occurrence that baffled everyone

noun

A device used to restrain the flow of a fluid, gas, etc. or to prevent the spreading of sound or light in a particular direction.

Usage examples:

You can cut out glare from a strip light by concealing it behind a baffle

verb

Past simple and past participle of baffle

Usage examples:

She was completely baffled by his strange behaviour.

adjective

Eager to know or learn something.

Usage examples:

I began to be curious about the whereabouts of the bride and groom

adjective

Interested in learning about people or things around you

Usage examples:

[ + to infinitive ] i’m curious to see what’s going to happen on the political scene., a curious fi…

adjective

Showing an interest in learning new things.

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An open, inquiring mind

verb

Ask for information from someone.

Usage examples:

He inquired about cottages for sale

adjective

Making fun of someone or something in a cruel way; derisive.

Usage examples:

He got jeers and mocking laughter as he addressed the marchers

verb

Tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner.

Usage examples:

Opposition mps mocked the government's decision

adjective

Mocking behaviour involves laughing at someone or something in an unkind way

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A mocking voice, mocking humour/laughter

verb

Utterly bewilder or perplex (someone).

Usage examples:

I was completely mystified by his disappearance

verb

Past simple and past participle of mystify

Usage examples:

I was mystified by her decision., most americans are totally mystified by the english game of crick…

verb

To confuse someone by being or doing something very strange or impossible to explain

Usage examples:

I was mystified by her decision., most americans are totally mystified by the english game of crick…

adjective

Completely baffled; very puzzled.

Usage examples:

She gave him a perplexed look

verb

Make (someone) feel completely baffled.

Usage examples:

She was perplexed by her husband's moodiness

adjective

Confused, because something is difficult to understand or solve

Usage examples:

The students looked perplexed, so the teacher tried to explain once again., police were perplexed b…

adjective

Unable to understand; perplexed.

Usage examples:

The questioners were met with puzzled looks

verb

Cause (someone) to feel confused because they cannot understand something.

Usage examples:

She was puzzled by the doctor's manner

adjective

Confused because you do not understand something

Usage examples:

He had a puzzled look on his face., i'm still puzzled as to why she said that., i'm really puzzled …

noun

The action of asking someone questions, especially in an official context.

Usage examples:

The young lieutenant escorted us to the barracks for questioning

adjective

Showing an interest in learning new things.

Usage examples:

The questioning mind of a child

verb

Ask (someone) questions, especially in an official context.

Usage examples:

Four men were being questioned about the killings

adjective

Grimly mocking or cynical.

Usage examples:

Starkey attempted a sardonic smile

adjective

Not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations.

Usage examples:

The public were deeply sceptical about some of the proposals

adjective

Doubting that something is true or useful

Usage examples:

Many experts remain sceptical about/of his claims.

adjective

Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others.

Usage examples:

A supercilious lady's maid

adjective

Behaving as if you are better than other people, and that their opinions, beliefs, or ideas are not important

Usage examples:

He spoke in a haughty, supercilious voice.

adjective

Intended to provoke or make fun of someone in a playful way.

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Teasing comments

verb

Make fun of or attempt to provoke (a person or animal) in a playful way.

Usage examples:

I used to tease her about being so house-proud

verb

Present participle of tease

Usage examples:

I used to hate being teased about my red hair when i was at school., i was just teasing, i didn't m…