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Definition of Suspiciously
1. Adverb. With suspicion. "She regarded the food suspiciously"
Definition of Suspiciously
1. Adverb. (context: manner) In a way suggesting suspicion. ¹
2. Adverb. (context: manner) In a way that arouses suspicion. ¹
3. Adverb. (context: evaluative) Causing suspicion. ¹
4. Adverb. (context: degree) To a degree that makes one suspect something. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Suspiciously
1. [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Suspiciously
Literary usage of Suspiciously
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Library of Wit and Humor, Prose and Poetry: Selected from the Literature by Rufus Edmonds Shapley (1892)
"... present, and future conduct is highly objectionable—and offensive, sir.
MAJOR (suspiciously ami holding hit nose). I don't know, you may have designs. ..."
2. A Private Chapter of the War by George W. Bailey (1880)
"The ladies now appeared at the front-door, and peered suspiciously out into the
darkness. "They're all excitement again," said Smith. ..."
3. A Private Chapter of the War by George W. Bailey (1880)
"The ladies now appeared at the front-door, and peered suspiciously out into the
darkness. " They're all excitement again," said Smith. ..."
4. The Homes of the New World: Impressions of America by Fredrika Bremer (1853)
"It astonished me when Mrs. E., the planter's lady who had looked suspiciously on
me, and yet whom I took a liking to, introduced me to her husband, ..."
5. The Library of Wit and Humor, Prose and Poetry: Selected from the Literature by Rufus Edmonds Shapley (1892)
"... present, and future conduct is highly objectionable—and offensive, sir.
MAJOR (suspiciously ami holding hit nose). I don't know, you may have designs. ..."
6. A Private Chapter of the War by George W. Bailey (1880)
"The ladies now appeared at the front-door, and peered suspiciously out into the
darkness. "They're all excitement again," said Smith. ..."
7. A Private Chapter of the War by George W. Bailey (1880)
"The ladies now appeared at the front-door, and peered suspiciously out into the
darkness. " They're all excitement again," said Smith. ..."
8. The Homes of the New World: Impressions of America by Fredrika Bremer (1853)
"It astonished me when Mrs. E., the planter's lady who had looked suspiciously on
... suspiciously ..."
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