Word: quizzically
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: quiz
zi
cal
ly
Definition: In a quizzical manner; as if puzzled or asking a question.
Morphemes:
Affix: quiz
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To question (someone) closely, to interrogate.
Affix: -ical
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning "of or pertaining to"; adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Greek or Latin origin, but used with other words also.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.