Cynically

adv

adv ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a cynical manner
Adverb
  1. 1
    with cynicism; in a cynical manner wordnet

Synonyms

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askancesardonically

Example

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"Tom cynically assumed that the contractor could likely not afford the expense of years of litigation."

Etymology

From cynical + -ly.

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