quizzically en · ADV
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree English quizzical Middle English -ly English -ly English quizzically From quizzical + -ly.
Meanings
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In a quizzical manner; as if puzzled or asking a question.
The bogan looked at Gretchen quizzically, wondering if she was having trouble reading the English alphabet.
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Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more quizzically | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most quizzically | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |