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quizzical vs mocking

mocking vs quizzical

quizzical and mocking both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
quizzical No Yes No No
mocking No Yes No No
As adjectives, quizzical and mocking are synonyms defined as:
  • quizzical and mocking: playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
Other synonyms of quizzical include teasing.
quizzical (adjective) mocking (adjective)
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know) abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
playfully vexing (especially by ridicule) playfully vexing (especially by ridicule)
Difference between quizzical and mocking

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