Relating to or characteristic of a conspiracy; suggesting or involving a secret plan or agreement, typically to do something unlawful or harmful. It often implies furtiveness, a shared secret, and a degree of malicious intent or deceit. conspiratorial actions or looks can reveal a sense of collaboration, a shared purpose hidden from outsiders. The term suggests a violation of trust or transparency, aiming to achieve goals through covert means, potentially leading to distrust and suspicion among those excluded from the secret arrangement.
Conspiratorial meaning with examples
- The two detectives shared a conspiratorial glance across the room as they discussed the suspect's movements, their whispers hidden from the other officers. Their shared understanding of the case built a quiet, silent alliance, that the other investigators would not be aware of. The air between them thickened with secrets and shared knowledge.
- During the power outage, the children huddled together, a conspiratorial air filling the flashlight-lit room as they hatched a plan to scare their babysitter, giggling at the thought of their impending prank. Their small secrets, that they were sharing in a hushed tone, were only known to them.
- The politician's late-night meeting with the lobbyist fueled accusations of conspiratorial dealings, with critics alleging backroom deals and hidden agendas to influence policy. Their association left many feeling suspicious and caused a media frenzy with people claiming a hidden agenda was at play.
- With a conspiratorial wink, the bartender slipped the secret ingredient into the cocktail, hinting at a forbidden recipe known only to a select few. The wink was a silent message, that could only be understood between the bartender and patron, they both knew something else
Conspiratorial Synonyms
clandestine collusive covert furtive scheming secretive surreptitious underhandConspiratorial Antonyms
aboveboard candid forthright frank honest open transparent truthfulConspiratorial Crossword Answers
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