Craftily: meaning, definitions and examples

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craftily

 

[ หˆkrรฆf.tษช.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

adverb describing an action

In a sly or cunning manner; in a way that involves cleverness or deceit.

Synonyms

cunningly, deviously, slyly

Examples of usage

  • She craftily avoided answering the question.
  • He craftily manipulated the situation to his advantage.
Context #2 | Adverb

adverb describing a skill or ability

In a skillful or clever manner; in a way that shows artistic or creative talent.

Synonyms

artistically, cleverly, skillfully

Examples of usage

  • She craftily painted a beautiful portrait.
  • He craftily crafted a unique piece of jewelry.

Translations

Translations of the word "craftily" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น astutamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคคเฅเคฐเคพเคˆ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช listig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan licik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะธั‚ั€ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chytrze

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใšใ‚‹่ณขใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท astucieusement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ astutamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kurnazca

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตํ™œํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฏู‡ุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lstivฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lstivo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹ก็Œพๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spretno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรฆnskulega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนะปะฐะบะตั€ะปั–ะบะฟะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒคแƒฎแƒ˜แƒ–แƒšแƒ˜แƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hiylษ™gษ™rliklษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ con astucia

Etymology

The word 'craftily' originated from the Middle English word 'craftyli', which was derived from the Old English word 'crรฆft', meaning 'skill, power, art'. Over time, the adverb 'craftily' evolved to describe actions done in a skillful or cunning manner.

See also: craft, crafted, craftiness, crafting, crafts, craftsman, craftsmanship, craftsmen, craftspeople, craftsperson, craftswoman, craftswomen, crafty, handcraft, handicraft, handicrafter.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,234 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.