cunningly

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English

Etymology

From cunning +‎ -ly.

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Adverb

cunningly (comparative more cunningly, superlative most cunningly)

  1. With cunning, cleverly.
    • 1966, James Workman, The Mad Emperor, Melbourne, Sydney: Scripts, page 53:
      She was cunningly dressed in a black, sheer gown with gold ornaments showing her figure to perfection.

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