artfully

• Adverbe signifiant « avec art, habileté ou ruse ». Souvent utilisé pour décrire des actions accomplies avec un savoir-faire artistique ou avec une tromperie intelligente, selon le contexte.

An adverb meaning "in a skillful, clever, or cunning manner." It is often used to describe actions performed with artistic skill or with clever deception, depending on context.

1. In a clever or skillful wayB2formal

   Done with skill, creativity, or cleverness, often in a way that shows artistic ability.

   avec habileté

   • She artfully arranged the flowers in the vase.
   • The chef artfully plated the dish with precision.
   • He artfully crafted the argument to persuade the audience.

   Synonymesadroitlycleverlycunninglydeftlyexpertlyingeniouslymasterfullyresourcefullyskillfullytactfully

   Antonymesawkwardlyclumsilyineptly

2. In a cunning or deceptive wayC1formal

   Done in a clever but dishonest or manipulative manner.

   de manière rusée

   • The politician artfully avoided answering the direct question.
   • He artfully twisted the truth to suit his narrative.
   • She artfully concealed her true intentions during the negotiation.

   Synonymescraftilycunninglydeviouslymanipulativelyslylytrickily

   Antonymesartlesslyhonestlyinnocentlynaively