quirked
Tilted with amusement
Quirked is the past tense of quirk, a verb meaning to twist, curve, or move with a sudden jerk.
It appears most often describing facial expressions, especially eyebrows: She quirked an eyebrow at his excuse.
The gesture typically conveys skepticism, amusement, or mild surprise.
Lips can also be quirked, usually into a half-smile.
The usage emphasizes a quick, subtle movement rather than a full expression.
Hairy arch above socket
tilted · animated · communicative · suggestive · indicating · signaling · gesturing · revealing
Pleased, superior smile
- grinBroad, toothy smile
- half-smileIncomplete facial expression
- wryDryly mocking in tone
- playfulInclined toward fun
teasing · mischievous · impish · knowing · coy · sly · bemused · mirthful
Strangely unusual
- eccentricUnconventional in character
- idiosyncraticDistinctively individual in nature
- unconventionalDeparting from standard practice
- offbeatPleasantly strange or unusual
unusual · strange · singular · distinctive · unexpected · irregular · bent · crooked
Uncertain of truth
- disbelievingRefusing to accept something
- incredulousExpressing unwillingness to believe
- unconvincedNot yet believing
- questioningSeeking answers through inquiry
wary · suspicious · cynical · dubious · challenging · ironic · mocking · dismissive
Eager to learn
- interestedEager to know more
- questioningSeeking answers through inquiry
- ponderingThinking deeply about something
- attentivePaying close notice
observant · speculative · inquisitive · probing · searching · alert · engaged · piqued
eyebrow
Hairy arch above socket
cocked · tilted · animated · communicative · suggestive · indicating · signaling · gesturing · revealing · telegraphing
smirk
Pleased, superior smile
- grinBroad, toothy smile
- half-smileIncomplete facial expression
- wryDryly mocking in tone
playful · teasing · mischievous · impish · knowing · coy · sly · bemused · mirthful · lighthearted
peculiar
Strangely unusual
- eccentricUnconventional in character
- idiosyncraticDistinctively individual in nature
- unconventionalDeparting from standard practice
offbeat · unusual · strange · singular · distinctive · unexpected · irregular · bent · crooked · askew
doubtful
Uncertain of truth
- disbelievingRefusing to accept something
- incredulousExpressing unwillingness to believe
- unconvincedNot yet believing
questioning · wary · suspicious · cynical · dubious · challenging · ironic · mocking · dismissive · unimpressed
curious
Eager to learn
- interestedEager to know more
- questioningSeeking answers through inquiry
- ponderingThinking deeply about something
attentive · observant · speculative · inquisitive · probing · searching · alert · engaged · piqued · wondering
- quirk of fateUnexpected chance occurrence
- personal quirk
- quirky sidekickUnconventional supporting character role
- quirky charactersUnconventional, endearing personalities
- quirky habitOdd personal routine
- quirky humorUnconventional comedic sensibility