Definition
paranoiacally
adverb
- in a manner characterized by paranoia; with excessive suspicion or irrational fear that others are plotting against one
Usage: formed from the adjective 'paranoiacal' (variant of 'paranoid'); less common than 'paranoidly'
Examples
- He paranoiacally checked the locks on his door multiple times before bed.
- She spoke paranoiacally about government surveillance, convinced she was being monitored.
- The witness paranoiacally glanced around the courtroom, afraid of retaliation.
- He paranoiacally interpreted every comment as a personal attack.
- They paranoiacally avoided public places, fearing judgment from strangers.