suspiciously
Suspiciously (adv) means In a way that suggests something is wrong or dishonest. Example: “He was acting suspiciously near the locked door.”
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In a way that suggests something is wrong or dishonest.
"He was acting suspiciously near the locked door."
"The room was suspiciously quiet."
How to use suspiciously
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn a way that makes people suspect something is off.
Common pairings
suspiciously quiet
act suspiciously
suspiciously similar
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more suspiciously
- Superlative
- most suspiciously
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He was acting _____ near the locked door.
Etymology
From suspicious plus the ending -ly.
Rhymes for suspiciously
famously
anxiously
seriously
obviously
curiously
furiously
nervously
viciously
jealously
hideously
previously
vigorously
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Frequently asked questions
What does “suspiciously” mean?
The word “suspiciously” means in a way that suggests something is wrong or dishonest. In plain terms, in a way that makes people suspect something is off.
How do you use “suspiciously” in a sentence?
Here is “suspiciously” used in a sentence: “He was acting suspiciously near the locked door.”
What part of speech is “suspiciously”?
“Suspiciously” is an adverb.
What is the meaning of suspiciously?
"suspiciously" (adv) means in a way that suggests something is wrong or dishonest.
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