Meaning & use
incredulously
In a manner showing that one does not believe or is unwilling to believe something.
See it in a sentence
"You did what?" she asked incredulously, unable to accept what he had just admitted.
He stared incredulously at the bill, certain there had been some kind of mistake.
A note on using this word
Incredulously describes an outward reaction, usually facial expression or tone of voice, rather than a private internal doubt.
Words with a similar meaning
disbelievinglyskeptically
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