conspiratorial
adjective
con·spir·a·to·ri·al
kən-ˌspir-ə-ˈtȯr-ē-əl 
: of, relating to, or suggestive of a conspiracy
Examples of conspiratorial in a Sentence
She gave me a conspiratorial smile across the table.
His voice became low and conspiratorial.
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The first time Waller-Bridge interrupts her own dialog to shoot a disarming, conspiratorial glance to the screen, you’re hooked.
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Matt Kamen, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
The ultimate unraveling of conspiratorial revelations is a big fizzle.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Nov. 2024
This transparency can alleviate concerns among readers who might otherwise assume the worst, thereby promoting a more informed and less conspiratorial audience.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
And Trump’s embrace of often-baseless conspiratorial rhetoric — from questioning the birthplace of President Barack Obama to claiming widespread election fraud — has lent an air of legitimacy to Jones and others, linking them together and often emboldening them.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Matt Kamen, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
The ultimate unraveling of conspiratorial revelations is a big fizzle.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Nov. 2024
This transparency can alleviate concerns among readers who might otherwise assume the worst, thereby promoting a more informed and less conspiratorial audience.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
And Trump’s embrace of often-baseless conspiratorial rhetoric — from questioning the birthplace of President Barack Obama to claiming widespread election fraud — has lent an air of legitimacy to Jones and others, linking them together and often emboldening them.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Conspiratorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conspiratorial. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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conspiratorial
adjective
con·spir·a·to·ri·al
kən-ˌspir-ə-ˈtōr-ē-əl
-ˈtȯr-
: of or relating to a conspiracy
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conspiratorial
adjective
con·spir·a·tor·i·al
kən-ˈspir-ə-ˈtōr-ē-əl
: of, relating to, or suggestive of a conspiracy
conspiratorially
adverb
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