manipulatively
manipulatively — adverb
1. by using dishonest or indirect methods to make people do what you want, especial
by using dishonest or indirect methods to make people do what you want, especially for your own benefit
Tomás manipulatively offered to help, hoping to take credit for the team's success.
adverb before verb: manipulatively + offered
Beatrix spoke manipulatively, twisting a coworker's small mistake into a reason to distrust her.
verb + adverb pattern: spoke manipulatively
Shirin smiled manipulatively at the investors, hiding her doubts about the company's finances.
Noa realised his friend had acted manipulatively, offering support only during the election campaign.
- deceitfully
more direct about lying and hiding the truth; 'manipulatively' often implies indirect influence rather than outright lies
- calculatingly
focuses on cold, self-interested planning; 'manipulatively' emphasises controlling others
- honestly
acting without deception or hidden motives
- straightforwardly
being direct and open rather than using indirect methods
用法筆記
Typically modifies verbs of communication or behaviour such as 'act', 'behave', 'speak', 'smile', or 'offer'. Frequently appears in contexts where someone's outward action hides a selfish motive.