cannily
/ˈkænɪli/
adverb
- In a way that shows cleverness, careful judgment, and often a bit of caution or shrewdness.
- The old merchant cannily negotiated a lower price by pointing out the scratch on the furniture.
- He cannily waited until the last minute to buy his plane ticket, hoping for a price drop.
- She cannily invested her savings in a mix of safe and growth stocks.