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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4 April 2025

GUILLOTINE

(verb) kill by cutting the head off with a guillotine; “The French guillotined many Vietnamese while they occupied the country”


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According to WorldAtlas, Finland is the biggest coffee consumer in the entire world. The average Finn will consume 12 kg of coffee each year.

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