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Definition of cynically adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

cynically

adverb
 
/ˈsɪnɪkli/
 
/ˈsɪnɪkli/
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  1. in a way that shows the belief that people only do things to help themselves rather than for good or honest reasons
    • He observed cynically that the war had made many people rich.
  2. in a way that shows somebody does not care about hurting other people, if they can get an advantage
    • They have cynically exploited vulnerable people.
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