B2adverbcrimepsychology
US/səˈspɪʃ.əs.li/
UK/səˈspɪʃ.əs.li/
in a way that shows doubt or distrust, or that seems wrong or dishonest
In context
The man was standing suspiciously close to the door of the empty shop.
She looked at the email suspiciously before deciding not to click the link.
The price was suspiciously low, so I checked whether the seller was real.
Words that go with suspiciously
adverb + adjective
- suspiciously quietThe kids were suspiciously quiet upstairs.
- suspiciously cheapThe phone was suspiciously cheap.
- suspiciously similarThe two essays were suspiciously similar.
verb + adverb
- behave suspiciouslyHe was arrested for behaving suspiciously near the bank.
- act suspiciouslyTell a guard if you see anyone acting suspiciously.
- look suspiciously atThe guard looked suspiciously at my bag.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He looked suspicious at me.Correct: He looked at me suspiciously.