quizzically
The word “quizzically” has 4 syllables: quiz-zi-cal-ly
It's pronounced as /ˈkwɪzɪkli/
What is synonym and antonym for quizzically?
In the thesaurus, “quizzically” has 33 synonyms and 10 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for quizzically along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for quizzically
- anxiously
- apprehensively
- askance
- askant
- captiously
- charily
- critically
- cynically
- deprecatingly
- disapprovingly
- disparagingly
- distrustfully
- doubtfully
- doubtingly
- dubiously
- guardedly
- hesitantly
- hesitatingly
- incredulously
- mistrustfully
- negatively
- questioningly
- reproachfully
- reproachingly
- reprovingly
- sideways
- skeptically
- suspiciously
- unbelievingly
- uncomfortably
- uneasily
- unfavorably
- warily
Antonyms for quizzically
- approvingly
- confidently
- credulously
- favorably
- positively
- sanguinely
- trustfully
- trustingly
- uncritically
- unquestioningly
Example Sentences
- She tilted her head quizzically when she heard the unusual explanation.
- He looked at the complicated math problem quizzically, unsure of how to solve it.
- The dog stared quizzically at its owner as if trying to understand the command.
- When she heard the strange noise, she raised an eyebrow and glanced quizzically at her friends.
- The audience responded quizzically to the magician’s trick, unsure of how it was done.
On this page you'll find 43 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quizzically, such as: anxiously, apprehensively, approvingly, askance, askant, captiously, charily.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
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