Suspectly: meaning, definitions and examples

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suspectly

[ səˈspektli ]

^{Context #1}

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.

^{Context #2}

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.