adv ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   With cunning, cleverly.

   "She was cunningly dressed in a black, sheer gown with gold ornaments showing her figure to perfection."

Adverb

1. 1
   in an subtle, cunning manner wordnet
2. 2
   in an attractive manner wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

ablyartfullycompetentlycraftilycutelycutely

Example

More examples

"I am a little world made cunningly of elements, and an angelic sprite."

Etymology

From cunning + -ly.

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