adv B2 Upper-Intermediate

suspiciously

Suspiciously (adv) means In a way that suggests something is wrong or dishonest. Example: “He was acting suspiciously near the locked door.”

adv

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 notes

In plain EnglishIn a way that makes people suspect something is off.

Common pairings

suspiciously quiet act suspiciously suspiciously similar

Word forms

more suspiciously comparative, most suspiciously superlative

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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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