craftily
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6.5
- adverb
- /ˈkræf.tɪ.li/
:
astutamente
- Another common explanation is that al Qaeda is craftily biding its time.
- craftily added
- craftily suggested
- said craftily
By doing this, old stigmas are being craftily deconstructed.
- By doing this, old stigmas are being craftily deconstructed.
Examples
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No matter how craftily Luskin worded his statement, it's clear that Rove has won.
Blog text (24) -
He craftily avoided answering the question by changing the subject.
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"No fuss," she added craftily.
Fiction book (1995) -
There, they craftily survived Earth's most recent Ice Age and eventually began living around and with humans.
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The king craftily offered the man wine and gold and persuaded him to tell where the traps and the sprite could be found.
Fiction book (2000) -
This way, the CIA had craftily gotten rid of two thorns in their side.
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Whether it was craftily calculated or wildly impulsive, it tended to leave a mess for others to clean up.
Fiction book (2000) -
Craftily showing up our snobbish cultural assumptions, the novel has a more intent agenda.
Academic text (1997) -
Ben Gurion overheard this, and his eyes flashed humorously and craftily at them.
Fiction book (1993) -
Duncan smiled craftily.
Fiction book (2001)
Synonyms
8
6.1
In a secret, clever way so others do not notice
5
6.5
In a clever and dishonest way to trick people
5
6.7
In a clever way to trick or deceive someone
2
4.9
In a secret way so other people do not notice
2
7.6
In a dishonest or not direct way to get what you want
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6.3
In a way that tries to trick someone
Someone behaves in a dishonest, clever way to trick others
In a clever, tricky way to get what you want
In a clever, slightly tricky way to get a result
In a sly, clever way that hides real plans
In a clever way that tries to fool someone
In a secret or clever way to make other people do what you want
Antonyms
How Crafty
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Craftily comes from craft, an old word meaning 'skill' or 'strength', plus -ly which makes it describe how something is done. Think of a craftsman using skill; when someone acts craftily they use that skill to trick others, so it means 'in a clever and deceitful way'.