Synonyms for skeptically


Grammar : Adv
Spell : skep-ti-kuhl
Phonetic Transcription : ˈskɛp tɪ kəl


Définition of skeptically

Origin :
  • also sceptical, 1630s; see skeptic + -al (1). Related: Skeptically.
  • adv dubiously
Example sentences :
  • "I don't know what I can do with music, I am sure," Ruth said, skeptically.
  • Extract from : « The Chautauqua Girls At Home » by Pansy, AKA Isabella M. Alden
  • Annabel pulled Blue Bonnet into the room and looked at her skeptically.
  • Extract from : « Blue Bonnet in Boston » by Caroline E. Jacobs
  • "He didn't go after the Kanakas," persisted Bob skeptically.
  • Extract from : « The Pirate Shark » by Elliott Whitney
  • She observed it skeptically but Zeke was quite brisk and cheerful about it.
  • Extract from : « Stubble » by George Looms
  • "Perhaps he is the original hundredth man," remarked Cynthia skeptically.
  • Extract from : « The Business of Life » by Robert W. Chambers
  • "That alone is worth the price of admission," chuckled Jack skeptically.
  • Extract from : « The Bungalow Boys Along the Yukon » by Dexter J. Forrester
  • “Providing the man ever comes to Riverview,” Louise said skeptically.
  • Extract from : « The Clock Strikes Thirteen » by Mildred A. Wirt
  • After H. R. had so looked at them, he asked, skeptically, "Are all of you first-class men?"
  • Extract from : « H. R. » by Edwin Lefevre
  • Dalgetty thought he could make out a skeptically lifted brow.
  • Extract from : « The Sensitive Man » by Poul William Anderson
  • "I hope so," Abe said skeptically, and at once repaired to the office.
  • Extract from : « Potash & Perlmutter » by Montague Glass

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