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quizzically Synonyms

Another word for quizzically

Choosing another word for quizzically depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that indicates mild or amused perplexity, curiosity, or questioning.

Usage Example

"She raised one eyebrow and looked at him questioningly when he announced his sudden plan to move abroad."

Strongest
questioningly
inquiringly
Strong
curiously
puzzledly
inquisitively
wonderingly
perplexedly
Weak
skeptically

• adverb (Context 2)

In a gently mocking, teasing, or bantering manner.

Usage Example

"The professor smiled teasingly at the students' elaborate excuses for missing the morning lecture."

Strong
teasingly
mockingly
wryly
archly
ironically
Weak
banteringly

Opposites of quizzically

The opposite of quizzically shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

comprehendingly
earnestly
sincerely
understandingly
unquestioningly
solemnly
knowingly
seriously
See all opposites of quizzically

• Nearby Words

quizmaster
quizzer
quizzical
quizzically
quoll
quorum
quota

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Quizzically. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/quizzically
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