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ARTFULLY

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In an artful manner

Example:

her foot pointed artfully toward tapering toes

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

artful (marked by skill in achieving a desired end especially with cunning or craft)

Sense 2

Meaning:

In an artful manner

Example:

had ever circumstances conspired so cunningly?

Synonyms:

artfully; craftily; cunningly; foxily; knavishly; slyly; trickily

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

artful (marked by skill in achieving a desired end especially with cunning or craft)

Sense 3

Meaning:

In a disingenuous manner

Example:

disingenuously, he asked leading questions about his opponent's work

Synonyms:

artfully; disingenuously

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

artful (not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness)

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