conspiratorially
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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We had barely begun our lunch at Cafe Luxembourg on the Upper West Side when she leaned in and gestured conspiratorially.
From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2024
"Oh, we know what they're like," Logan replies conspiratorially.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2023
“You constantly feel like you’re failing both of those relationships, don’t you?” she asks, almost conspiratorially.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2023
“Best case is, it’s psychological warfare,” the former CIA operative conspiratorially told a host, who seemed to be pretending to be alarmed.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 12, 2022
Ida and Victor looked at each other conspiratorially.
From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
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