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cunningly

American  
[kuhn-ing-lee] / ˈkʌn ɪŋ li /

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.

Other Word Forms

  • overcunningly adverb
  • quasi-cunningly adverb

Etymology

Origin of cunningly

cunning ( def. ) + -ly

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