conspiratorially
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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Gordafarid whispers conspiratorially when she speaks as the flattering evil spirit.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2023
They practice looking at each other, the stranger in the seat next to me whispered conspiratorially.
From Salon • Mar. 3, 2023
"My secret is," he says conspiratorially, "I put dye inside my conditioner, so every time I have a shower, I get a touch up."
From BBC • Sep. 4, 2022
Sergeant Pulliam smiled and leaned toward her conspiratorially.
From New York Times • Jul. 14, 2022
He leaned in conspiratorially and added, “Option three is the one that involves the Secret Intelligence Service.”
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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