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What part of speech is cynical in the following sentence she being cynical?

In the sentence "She being cynical," the word "cynical" is an adjective.

Here's why:

* Adjectives describe nouns or pronouns. In this sentence, "cynical" describes the noun "she."

* The sentence is using a present participle phrase ("being cynical") as a modifier. This phrase acts like an adjective, telling us more about "she."

While "cynical" can be used as a noun in some contexts, it functions as an adjective in this specific sentence.

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