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conspiratorial

/kənˌspɪr.əˈtɔːr.i.əl/
con · spir · a · to · ri · al
Adverb:conspiratorially
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1

Suggesting that one shares a secret with another person (typically of a tone of voice, whisper, or facial expression).

Example

"She leaned across the table and lowered her voice to a conspiratorial whisper so the other guests wouldn't hear."

2

Relating to, characteristic of, or constituting a secret plot or conspiracy.

Example

"The historian uncovered documents detailing a conspiratorial plot to overthrow the regional government."

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• Rhymes for conspiratorial

• Nearby Words

conspiracist
conspiracy
conspirator
conspiratorial
conspiratorially
conspire
conspirer

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century from the noun conspirator, which derives from Latin conspirare ('to agree, unite, plot'), literally meaning 'to breathe together' from com- ('with, together') and spirare ('to breathe').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Conspiratorial. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/conspiratorial
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