NYT Dictionary

CYNICALLY

/ˈsɪn.ɪk.(ə.)li/
AdverbCYN-i-cal-lycyn-i-cal-ly · 4 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

In a cynical manner.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English cynical Middle English -ly English -ly English cynically From cynical + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

askance

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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