cunningly

[ kuhn-ing-lee ]
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adverb
  1. in a way that shows ingenuity or shrewdness:The game introduces basic principles of coding and develops problem-solving prowess while cunningly disguised as just another game.

  2. Informal. in a way that is charmingly cute or appealing:The cunningly named FarmHouse Hotel reflects the quaint beauty of the English countryside.

Origin of cunningly

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Other words from cunningly

  • o·ver·cun·ning·ly, adverb
  • qua·si-cun·ning·ly, adverb

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