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cunningly

/kʌnɪŋli/ adverb · British & US

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What does cunningly mean?

adverb

In a cunning manner; skillfully and cleverly.

Example

"She managed to sneak past the guards cunningly, avoiding detection."

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Etymologically related

cunning cunningly cunningness cunningly

Synonyms for cunningly

cunningly cleverly skillfully astutely craftily deftly

Antonyms of cunningly

clumsily carelessly recklessly

Rhymes with cunningly

hungrily furiously curiously furiously