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skeptically.

In a skeptical manner, with skepticism.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adv/ˈskɛptɪkli/General-American
  1. In a skeptical manner, with skepticism.

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Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Latin scepticus Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English skeptical Middle English -ly English -ly English skeptically From skeptical + -ly.

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