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- [skep-ti-kuh l]
- /ˈskɛp tɪ kəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skep-ti-kuh l]
- /ˈskɛp tɪ kəl/
Definitions of skeptically word
- adjective skeptically inclined to skepticism; having an attitude of doubt: a skeptical young woman who will question whatever you say. 1
- adjective skeptically doubtful about a particular thing: My teacher thinks I can get a scholarship, but I'm skeptical. 1
- adjective skeptically showing doubt: a skeptical smile. 1
- adjective skeptically denying or questioning the tenets of a religion: a skeptical approach to the nature of miracles. 1
- adjective skeptically (initial capital letter) of or relating to Skeptics or Skepticism. 1
- adverb skeptically in a disbelieving way 1
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Origin of skeptically
First appearance:
before 1630 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1630-40; skeptic + -al1
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Parts of speech for Skeptically
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skeptically popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% 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.
skeptically usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for skeptically
adv skeptically
- adversely — unfavorable or antagonistic in purpose or effect: adverse criticism.
- ambiguously — open to or having several possible meanings or interpretations; equivocal: an ambiguous answer.
- askance — with an oblique glance
- disapprovingly — to think (something) wrong or reprehensible; censure or condemn in opinion.
- disdainfully — full of or showing disdain; scornful.
adverb skeptically
- 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.
- distrustfully — In a distrustful manner.
- distrustingly — In a distrusting manner.
- doubtingly — In a doubting manner.
- hesitatingly — In a hesitating manner.
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