artfully

adverb

art·​ful·​ly ˈärt-fə-lē How to pronounce artfully (audio)
Synonyms of artfullynext
: in an artful manner : with art, dexterity, or craft

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“Artfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artfully. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.

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