What does conspiratorial mean?
Conspiratorial means Pertaining to conspiracy or conspirators..
Conspiratorial
/kənˌspɪɹəˈtɔːɹɪəl/ · adjective
Meaning
Pertaining to conspiracy or conspirators..
Definitions by Sense
- Pertaining to conspiracy or conspirators.
- (sometimes proscribed) Believing in conspiracy theories.
Example Sentences
His conspiratorial whispers were soft, but that just attracted more attention.
I pressed the button and he appeared, giving me, as he entered, the sort of conspiratorial glance the acting secretary of a secret society would have given a friend on the membership roll. “Oh, Swordfish,” I said, having given him a conspiratorial glance in return, for one always likes to do the civil thing, “this is Mr Herring, who has come to join our little group.”
Conspiratorial thinking is another predictor of vaccine hesitancy, according to the 2018 study.
Synonyms for conspiratorial
Antonyms for conspiratorial
Related Words
Word Forms
- more conspiratorial
- most conspiratorial
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for conspiratorial?
Common synonyms include conspirational, conspirative, conspiratory.
What is the opposite of conspiratorial?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use conspiratorial in a sentence?
His conspiratorial whispers were soft, but that just attracted more attention.
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