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.