Trickily: meaning, definitions and examples

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trickily

 

[ หˆtrษชkษชli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of action

Trickily is an adverb that describes the manner in which something is done in a deceptive or cunning way. This term often implies a sense of cleverness or slyness, indicating that the action may not be straightforward or honest. It can be used to describe situations where someone is attempting to outsmart another or where a task is complicated by unexpected difficulties.

Synonyms

cunningly, deceptively, slyly

Examples of usage

  • He trickily avoided the questions during the interview.
  • She spoke trickily, making it hard to understand her true intentions.
  • The magician performed trickily, leaving the audience in awe.

Translations

Translations of the word "trickily" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น astutamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเคฒเคพเค•เฅ€ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช trickreich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan licik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะธั‚ั€ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podstฤ™pnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅทงๅฆ™ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท habilement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ astutamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kurnazca

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตํ™œํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ู…ุงูƒุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mazanฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prefรญkane

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹ก็Œพๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prevarantsko

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snjalllega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปะฐัา›ั‚ั‹า›ะฟะตะฝ

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

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑrf

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ astutamente

Etymology

The word 'trickily' is derived from the root word 'trick,' which has its origins in the Middle English word 'tricque,' meaning a ruse or a cunning plan. This root can be traced further back to the Old French 'trique' and the Latin 'triccus,' a term that described a trick or deception. The '-ly' suffix indicates that it is functioning as an adverb. The use of 'trick' in the English language has evolved over time, while still retaining its core meaning related to cleverness and deceit. The adverb 'trickily' began to emerge in the 19th century, reflecting a growing interest in language that conveys complexity in action and intent. Today, it is used commonly in various contexts, especially in literary works or discussions involving strategy, cunning behavior, and intricate situations.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,745, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.