ask quizzically

Frequency: 6.50.8 per million words

to ask in a puzzled or questioning manner

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Examples (10)

  • She asked quizzically about his sudden departure.
  • The child asked quizzically, "Why is the sky blue?"
  • He asked quizzically if she was serious.
  • A detective might ask quizzically to gauge a suspect's reaction.
  • "Is that really true?" she asked quizzically.
  • She turned to him, her eyes wide, and asked quizzically.
  • When he heard the strange explanation, he could only ask quizzically.
  • The professor asked quizzically when no one could answer the question.
  • "You did what?" he asked quizzically, raising an eyebrow.
  • She continued to ask quizzically, trying to understand the situation.