Both Uses of
skeptical
in
Anne Of Green Gables
- "Handsome is as handsome does," quoted Marilla.
"I've had that said to me before, but I have my doubts about it," remarked skeptical Anne, sniffing at her narcissi.p. 73.1 *skeptical = doubtful (that something is true)
- "I feel quite sure that you will soon see a great improvement in me in this respect, Marilla."
"I'm sure I hope so," said Marilla skeptically.p. 222.8skeptically = with doubt (regarding the truth of something)
Definition:
doubtful (that something is true or worthwhile)
or more rarely:
generally tending to doubt what others believe
or more rarely:
generally tending to doubt what others believe