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- [sin-i-kuh l]
- /ˈsɪn ɪ kəl/
- /ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sin-i-kuh l]
- /ˈsɪn ɪ kəl/
Definitions of cynically word
- adverb cynically If you say that someone is cynically doing something, you mean they are doing it to benefit themselves and they do not care that they are deceiving, harming, or using people. 3
- adjective cynically distrusting or disparaging the motives of others; like or characteristic of a cynic. 1
- adjective cynically showing contempt for accepted standards of honesty or morality by one's actions, especially by actions that exploit the scruples of others. 1
- adjective cynically bitterly or sneeringly distrustful, contemptuous, or pessimistic. 1
- adjective cynically (initial capital letter) cynic (def 5). 1
- noun cynically In a cynical manner. 1
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Origin of cynically
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1580-90; cynic + -al1
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Parts of speech for Cynically
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adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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cynically popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
cynically usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cynically
adv cynically
- desperately — reckless or dangerous because of despair, hopelessness, or urgency: a desperate killer.
- sadly — affected by unhappiness or grief; sorrowful or mournful: to feel sad because a close friend has moved away.
- dispiritedly — discouraged; dejected; disheartened; gloomy.
- darkly — so as to appear dark.
- dejectedly — depressed in spirits; disheartened; low-spirited: The dejected expression on the face of the loser spoiled my victory.
adverb cynically
- skeptically — inclined to skepticism; having an attitude of doubt: a skeptical young woman who will question whatever you say.
- negatively — expressing or containing negation or denial: a negative response to the question.
- distrustful — unable or unwilling to trust; doubtful; suspicious: An alert scientist is distrustful of coincidences.
- suspiciously — tending to cause or excite suspicion; questionable: suspicious behavior.
- disparagingly — that disparages; tending to belittle or bring reproach upon: a disparaging remark.
Antonyms for cynically
adv cynically
- confidently — having strong belief or full assurance; sure: confident of fulfillment.
- over-expectant — having expectations; expecting: an excited, expectant audience.
- hopefully — in a hopeful manner: We worked hopefully and energetically, thinking we might finish first.
adverb cynically
- naively — having or showing unaffected simplicity of nature or absence of artificiality; unsophisticated; ingenuous.
- respectfully — full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference: a respectful reply.
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