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cunningly
[ kuhn-ing-lee ]
adverb
- 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.
- Informal. in a way that is charmingly cute or appealing:
The cunningly named FarmHouse Hotel reflects the quaint beauty of the English countryside.
Other Words From
- o·ver·cun·ning·ly adverb
- qua·si-cun·ning·ly adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of cunningly1
Example Sentences
Edited with astute commentary by the club’s president, Martin Edwards, this substantial volume gathers 90 essays — both old and new — on the cunning and devious artistry employed by leading authors of crime, suspense and adventure fiction.
Finnegan was a cunning signing as a minor league free agent out of the Oakland system and didn’t allow a run in 21 of his 25 outings.
But Stephen Kotkin's new biography reveals a learned despot who acted cunningly to take advantage of the times.
Raptly, they drink in the cunningly arranged open floor plan.
The soldier looked for a moment cunningly at the hunter, and then suddenly changed his tone.
There were hundreds of racks containing bundles so cunningly rolled that you could see at a glance what was in each.
I have nae clear mind about his coat,” said Alan cunningly; “but it sticks in my head that it was blue.
He grinned cunningly and reached into a pocket, drawing out a paper.
The wainscot cupboard I had so cunningly devised was swinging wide.
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