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Definition of conspiratorial adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

conspiratorial

adjective
 
/kənˌspɪrəˈtɔːriəl/
 
/kənˌspɪrəˈtɔːriəl/
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  1. connected with, or making you think of, a conspiracy (= a secret plan to do something illegal)
    • He takes a conspiratorial view of political life.
  2. (of a person’s behaviour) suggesting that a secret is being shared
    • ‘I know you understand,’ he said and gave a conspiratorial wink.
    • Everything he said seemed conspiratorial.
    • Her voice dropped to a conspiratorial whisper.
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