ALL meanings of cynically
cyn·i·cal
C c - 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
- adverb cynically with skepticism 1
- adverb cynically opportunistically 1
- noun cynically In a cynical manner. 1