Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

suspiciously

Adverb
/səˈspɪʃəsli/
Definition
In a manner that shows doubt or distrust.
Examples
  • She looked at him suspiciously, wondering what he was hiding.
  • The dog barked suspiciously at the strange noise outside.
  • He raised an eyebrow suspiciously at the inconsistent answers.
Meaning
Characterized by a lack of trust or uncertainty about someone’s intentions or actions.
Synonyms
  • distrustfully
  • doubtfully
  • warily
  • skeptically