cynically
cynically · more cynically · most cynically
цинічно
цинично
In a cynical mannerIn a cynical manner.
/ˈsɪn.ɪk.(ə.)li/
» He was smiling at me cynically.
Meaning
1 sensesIn a cynical manner.
цини́чноciníčno
цині́чноcyníčno
with cynicism; in a cynical manner
Examples
3 sentencesHe was smiling at me cynically.
Any religion or philosophy can be cynically exploited by the powerful.
Tom cynically assumed that the contractor could likely not afford the expense of years of litigation.
Translations
7 languagesУкраїнська
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Forms
more cynically, most cynically| Comparative | more cynically Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most cynically |
regular
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedcynical
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb