What is another word for fishily?

Pronunciation: [fˈɪʃɪlɪ] (IPA)

Fishily is an adverb that means in a suspicious or shady way. There are various synonyms for this word that can be used interchangeably such as suspiciously, dubiously, uncertainly, questionably, doubtfully, untrustworthily, shadily, vigilantly, or warily. These synonyms can be used to describe someone's behavior or actions that are dubious or shady, and they all convey the sense of suspicion that is associated with the term fishily. They are useful in writing when one wants to express the sense of mistrust or skepticism towards someone or something. An author, for instance, can use any of these synonyms to describe a character's behavior that raises suspicions.

Usage examples for Fishily

And Flint stabbed at him with his forefinger, while the other financier regarded him with a fishily amused eye.
"The Air Trust"
George Allan England
Marr turned and stared fishily at him for some seconds.
"The Hole in the Wall"
Arthur Morrison
I went on with my breakfast, and Mr. Pumblechook continued to stand over me, staring fishily and breathing noisily, as he always did.
"Great Expectations"
Charles Dickens

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