US /ˈsɪnɪkəli/ UK /ˈsɪn.ɪk.(ə.)li/
adv Freq #70813

Meanings

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

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