CUNNINGLY

craftily, cunningly, foxily, knavishly, slyly, trickily, artfully

(adverb) in an artful manner; “he craftily arranged to be there when the decision was announced”; “had ever circumstances conspired so cunningly?”

cunningly, cutely

(adverb) in an attractive manner; “how cunningly the olive-green dress with its underskirt of rose-brocade fitted her perfect figure”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

cunningly (comparative more cunningly, superlative most cunningly)

With cunning, cleverly.

Source: Wiktionary


Cun"ning*ly (kn"nng-l), adv.

Definition: In a cunning manner; with cunning.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

6 November 2024

SEARCHINGLY

(adverb) in a searching manner; “‘Are you really happy with him,’ asked her mother, gazing at Vera searchingly”


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Coffee Trivia

According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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