conspiratorially
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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“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
It’s only when he points to a baby in the courtyard outside and whispers conspiratorially, “That baby was crying all night, poor thing,” that he betrays any hint of fatigue.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2022
"I Iove a double meaning," laughs the singer conspiratorially.
From BBC • Aug. 20, 2022
Sergeant Pulliam smiled and leaned toward her conspiratorially.
From New York Times • Jul. 14, 2022
Finally, Mr. Jeet leaned over and whispered conspiratorially to Laney.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
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