conspiratorial tone
Frequency: 7.03.5 per million words
a tone of voice that implies a secret or plot
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Examples (10)
- He leaned in and, in a conspiratorial tone, told me about the secret plan.
- She always spoke in a low, conspiratorial tone when sharing office gossip.
- "Why are you using that conspiratorial tone?" she asked, intrigued.
- The lawyer adopted a conspiratorial tone to suggest a hidden motive.
- His voice dropped to a conspiratorial tone as he revealed the surprise.
- Whenever they discussed their childhood adventures, their conversation would take on a conspiratorial tone.
- "Let's meet later," he whispered, his conspiratorial tone making me curious.
- The children giggled, sharing secrets in a hushed, conspiratorial tone.
- Even over the phone, I could detect the conspiratorial tone in her voice.
- The old man's story was made more exciting by his animated gestures and conspiratorial tone.