cunningly

adverb

cun·​ning·​ly ˈkə-niŋ-lē 

: with cunning : in a dexterous, subtle, or ingenious way : cleverly, artfully

a trap cunningly placed in the trail

a cunningly wrought brass figure

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from cunning entry 1 + -ly

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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Rhymes for cunningly

• stunningly