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suspiciously

/səˈspɪʃ.əs.li/
sus · pi · cious · ly
Adjective:suspicious
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• adverb

1

In a manner that arouses distrust, doubt, or the belief that something is wrong, dishonest, or illegal.

Example

"The man was acting suspiciously near the locked entrance of the bank."

2

With a feeling of cautious distrust, skepticism, or wariness toward someone or something.

Example

"The stray cat eyed the approaching stranger suspiciously before darting under the porch."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'suspicious' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb 'suspicere', meaning 'to look up at' or 'to look secretly at'.

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