cunningly

/ˈkʌnɪŋli/
adverb
  1. In a way that shows skill at deceiving others; craftily.
    • The thief cunningly slipped the watch into his pocket without anyone noticing.
    • She cunningly convinced her brother to do her chores by promising him a treat.
    • The spy cunningly disguised himself as a waiter to get close to the ambassador.
  2. In a clever and skillful manner.
    • The artist cunningly blended the colors to create a sunset effect.
    • The engineer cunningly designed the bridge to withstand strong winds.
    • He cunningly solved the puzzle in under a minute.
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