ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Cannily

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Cannily is an adverb meaning In a canny manner.

Meaning

In a canny manner.

Example Sentences

She had heard of girls who would not speak of their love, arguing to themselves cannily that there may be many a slip between the cup and the lip.

Synonyms for cannily

Depending on context, synonyms include presciently.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include presciently, cleverishly, savvily, astutely, cagily, cunningly.

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