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.