quizzical expression

Frequency: 7.02.5 per million words

a facial expression showing mild amusement or curiosity

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Examples (10)

  • A quizzical expression crossed his face when she mentioned the surprise party.
  • She gave him a quizzical expression, wondering what he meant.
  • His quizzical expression showed his mild amusement at the situation.
  • With a quizzical expression, the child asked another difficult question.
  • I couldn't help but notice the quizzical expression on her face.
  • The professor's quizzical expression invited further explanation.
  • He wore a quizzical expression throughout the entire lecture.
  • Her quizzical expression suggested she found his story hard to believe.
  • A quizzical expression is often a sign of curiosity.
  • The detective observed the suspect's quizzical expression carefully.