Quizzical
Quizzical adjective - Marked by or expressive of mild or good-natured teasing.
Usage example: my puns are usually greeted with loud quizzical groans by my so-called friends
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Synonyms for Quizzical
Taunting and quizzical are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Taunting" instead an adjective "Quizzical".
Nearby Word: quizzically
Taunting
Taunting adjective - Abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule.
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Synonyms for Taunting
Quizzical and taunting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Quizzical" instead an adjective "Taunting".
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Related pairs
- scornful and quizzical
- scornful and taunting
- contemptuous and quizzical
- contemptuous and taunting
- derisive and quizzical
- derisive and taunting
- teasing and quizzical
- teasing and taunting
- sardonic and quizzical
- sardonic and taunting
- satirical and quizzical
- satirical and taunting
- ironic and quizzical
- ironic and taunting
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