Skeptically

//ˈskɛptɪkli// adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a skeptical manner, with skepticism. US
Adverb
  1. 1
    with scepticism; in a sceptical manner wordnet

Synonyms

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askanceaskancescepticallyscepticallysuspiciouswarily

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"Tom shook his head skeptically."

Etymology

From skeptical + -ly.

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