Suspiciously
/səˈspɪʃ.əs.li/noun
In a manner that shows distrust or doubt; with suspicion.
Did you know?The root of 'suspicious' hints at a magical sense of watchfulness, as it derives from Latin roots meaning 'to look up at'—as if constantly observing for hidden threats.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
suspiciosus
“full of suspicion, inclined to suspect”
Old French
Old French
suspicieux
“suspect, distrustful”
Middle English
Middle English
suspicious
“inclined to suspect or distrust”
Modern English
English
suspicious
“having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something”
Modern English
English
suspiciously
“in a manner indicating distrust or doubt”
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