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Definition suspiciously in American English

suspiciously adverb

adverb
/səˈspɪʃəsli/
1

in a way that makes you think something illegal is happening

Example

Two men were seen nearby acting suspiciously.

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2

in a way that shows you think someone has done something wrong

Example

Sarah looked up at me suspiciously.

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3

in a way that makes you think there is something wrong with something

Example

a suspiciously large suitcase for such a short stay

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Definition suspiciously in American English