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- [kuh n-spir-uh-see]
- /kənˈspɪr ə si/
- /kənˌspɪr.əˈtɔː.ri.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-spir-uh-see]
- /kənˈspɪr ə si/
Definitions of conspiratorial word
- adjective conspiratorial If someone does something such as speak or smile in a conspiratorial way, they do it in a way that suggests they are sharing a secret with someone. 3
- adjective conspiratorial Something that is conspiratorial is secret and illegal, often with a political purpose. 3
- adjective conspiratorial of or characteristic of a conspirator or conspiracy 3
- adjective conspiratorial conspiring or fond of conspiracy 3
- noun plural conspiratorial the act of conspiring. 1
- noun plural conspiratorial an evil, unlawful, treacherous, or surreptitious plan formulated in secret by two or more persons; plot. 1
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Origin of conspiratorial
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English conspiracie, probably < Anglo-French; see conspire, -acy; replacing Middle English conspiracioun; see conspiration
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Parts of speech for Conspiratorial
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conspiratorial popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for conspiratorial
adj conspiratorial
- clandestine — Something that is clandestine is hidden or kept secret, often because it is illegal.
- covert — Covert activities or situations are secret or hidden.
- surreptitious — obtained, done, made, etc., by stealth; secret or unauthorized; clandestine: a surreptitious glance.
- artful — If you describe someone as artful, you mean that they are clever and skilful at achieving what they want, especially by deceiving people.
- calculating — If you describe someone as calculating, you disapprove of the fact that they deliberately plan to get what they want, often by hurting or harming other people.
adjective conspiratorial
- secretive — secretory.
- sneaky — like or suggestive of a sneak; furtive; deceitful.
- cloaked — Wearing a cloak.
- factional — of a faction or factions.
- interested — having an interest in something; concerned: Interested members will meet at noon.
Antonyms for conspiratorial
adj conspiratorial
- aboveboard — An arrangement or deal that is aboveboard is legal and is being carried out openly and honestly. A person who is aboveboard is open and honest about what they are doing.
- honest — honorable in principles, intentions, and actions; upright and fair: an honest person.
- forthright — going straight to the point; frank; direct; outspoken: It's sometimes difficult to be forthright and not give offense.
- truthful — telling the truth, especially habitually: a truthful person.
- open — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
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