adv
Freq #70813
Meanings
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1
adv
In a way that shows you expect the worst of people or doubt their honesty.
He smiled cynically, sure that the offer was just a trick.
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2
adv
In a way that ignores fairness or morals to get what you want.
The company cynically raised prices the moment supplies ran short.
Etymology
From cynical + -ly.