Cannily: meaning, definitions and examples

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cannily

 

[ หˆkรฆn.ษชล‹.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น astutamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคคเฅเคฐเคพเคˆ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช klug

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan cerdik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑะฐั‡ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przebiegle

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅทงๅฆ™ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท habilement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ astutamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kurnazca

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜๋ฆฌํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฐูƒุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mazanฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prefรญkane

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹ก็Œพๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ previdno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sniรฐuglega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›ั‹ะปะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒ™แƒ•แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™kalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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 'cฤn,' 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.