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Definition of conspiratorially

conspiratorially

/kənˌspɪr.əˈtɔːr.i.ə.li/
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Adjective:conspiratorial
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conspiratorially Lexical Profile

• adverb

1

In a manner that suggests or involves a secret plot, shared confidence, or collusion.

Example

"She leaned across the table and whispered conspiratorially so the other guests would not overhear."

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• Rhymes for conspiratorially

• Nearby Words

conspiracy
conspirator
conspiratorial
conspiratorially
conspire
conspirer
constable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'conspiratorial' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back to the Latin verb 'conspirare', which literally meant 'to breathe together' before coming to mean 'to agree or plot in secret'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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