cynical

adjective20 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.2

Common adverb to intensify 'cynical'.

Used to emphasize a very high level of cynicism.

Suggests a profound or strongly held cynicism.

Informal way to say 'completely cynical'.

Emphasizes the absolute nature of the cynicism.

Indicates a small degree of cynicism.

Indicates a small amount of cynicism.

A strong and often literary way to say 'completely cynical'.

Indicates a moderate or reasonable level of cynicism.

Suggests being more cynical than is necessary or appropriate.

A more formal way to say 'overly cynical'.

Used to describe a state of being cynical.

Describes an outward appearance of being cynical.

Describes sounding cynical when speaking.

Describes an internal feeling of being cynical.

Indicates a transformation into a cynical state.

Suggests a gradual process of becoming cynical.

An informal way to say 'become cynical'.

To continue to be cynical, despite circumstances.

Used to specify the subject of the cynicism.