cunningly

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière intelligente, rusée ou trompeuse ». Décrit des actions accomplies avec habileté et ingéniosité, souvent dans l'intention de tromper ou de duper les autres.

An adverb meaning "in a clever, crafty, or deceitful manner." It describes actions performed with skill and ingenuity, often with an intent to deceive or outwit others.

1. In a clever or deceitful wayB2formal

   In a manner that shows skill in achieving something through trickery or deception.

   rusé, astucieux (d'une manière habile et trompeuse)

   • The fox cunningly avoided the trap set by the hunter.
   • She cunningly manipulated the situation to her advantage.
   • He cunningly disguised his true intentions.

   Synonymesartfullycraftilydeviouslyinsidiouslyshrewdlyslylytrickily

   Antonymesfranklyhonestlyopenlysincerely

2. In a skillful or ingenious wayB2formal

   In a manner that demonstrates cleverness or ingenuity, often in a subtle way.

   de manière ingénieuse

   • The artist cunningly blended colors to create a stunning effect.
   • The engineer cunningly designed a solution to the problem.
   • She cunningly crafted a plan that saved the company money.

   Synonymesadroitlyartfullycleverlydeftlyingeniouslymasterfullyresourcefullyskillfully

   Antonymesawkwardlyclumsilyineptly