Suspectly: meaning, definitions and examples
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suspectly
[ səˈspektli ]
in a suspicious manner
In a way that suggests that someone may have done something wrong or illegal.
Synonyms
distrustfully, questioningly, suspiciously
Examples of usage
- He looked at her suspectly, wondering if she was telling the truth.
- The police officer eyed the man suspectly, thinking he might be involved in the crime.
showing suspicion
Showing a lack of trust in someone or something.
Synonyms
distrustful, incredulous, suspicious
Examples of usage
- Her suspectly gaze made him feel uneasy.
- The suspectly behavior of the dog indicated that something was wrong.
Translations
Translations of the word "suspectly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 suspeitamente
🇮🇳 संदेहास्पद रूप से
🇩🇪 verdächtig
🇮🇩 dengan mencurigakan
🇺🇦 підозріло
🇵🇱 podejrzanie
🇯🇵 怪しく
🇫🇷 suspectement
🇪🇸 sospechosamente
🇹🇷 şüpheli bir şekilde
🇰🇷 수상하게
🇸🇦 بشكل مريب
🇨🇿 podezřele
🇸🇰 podozrivo
🇨🇳 可疑地
🇸🇮 sumljivo
🇮🇸 grunsamlega
🇰🇿 күдікпен
🇬🇪 ეჭვისამებრ
🇦🇿 şübhəli şəkildə
🇲🇽 sospechosamente
Word origin
The word 'suspectly' is derived from the adjective 'suspect', which comes from the Latin word 'suspicio', meaning 'mistrust' or 'suspicion'. The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adverb 'suspectly', indicating the manner in which something is done suspiciously or with distrust. The term has been in use since the 16th century, evolving over time to its current form and meaning.
See also: suspect, suspected, suspicion, unsuspected, unsuspecting.