Cannily: meaning, definitions and examples
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cannily
[ หkรฆn.ษชล.li ]
cleverly managed
Canningly means in a clever and astute manner, often implying shrewdness or practical intelligence. It suggests acting with careful thought and strategic planning in order to achieve a specific goal.
Synonyms
astutely, intelligently, shrewdly, smartly
Examples of usage
- She cannily navigated the negotiations to get the best deal.
- He cannily invested his savings at the right time.
- The politician cannily avoided controversial topics during the debate.
Translations
Translations of the word "cannily" in other languages:
๐ต๐น astutamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคคเฅเคฐเคพเค เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช klug
- schlau
- listig
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan cerdik
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฑะฐัะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ przebiegle
๐ฏ๐ต ๅทงๅฆใซ
๐ซ๐ท habilement
๐ช๐ธ astutamente
๐น๐ท kurnazca
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ฆฌํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฐูุงุก
๐จ๐ฟ mazanฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ prefรญkane
๐จ๐ณ ็ก็พๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ previdno
๐ฎ๐ธ sniรฐuglega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐาัะปะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แญแแแแแแฃแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ zษkalฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ astutamente
Etymology
The word 'cannily' is derived from the adjective 'canny,' which has Scottish origins and means 'wise' or 'prudent.' The term has its roots in the Old English 'cฤn,' meaning 'to know.' Over time, the use of the word developed into the modern sense capturing the essence of cleverness and shrewdness in dealing with practical matters. The adverbial form 'cannily' was formed by adding the suffix '-ly,' which is common for transforming adjectives into adverbs in English. This evolution showcases how language adapts and influences various aspects of communication, particularly in terms of expressing shrewdness and intelligence.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #37,999, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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