Conspiratorial (adjective)

  1. Of or relating to a secret plan or agreement to do something illegal or harmful.
  2. Of or relating to a secret plan or scheme to achieve a particular goal.
  3. Relating to or suggestive of conspiracy.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from conspirator + -ial.

Examples:

  1. He had a conspiratorial look in his eye, which made me suspicious.
  2. The police discovered a conspiratorial note that provided evidence of the plot.
  3. The conspiratorial whispers among the group raised suspicions among the authorities.
  4. She had a conspiratorial smile as she shared her secret plan with me.
  5. The conspiratorial tone in his voice made me think that he was involved in some illegal scheme.
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