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craftily

UK
/ˈkrɑːftɪli/
US
/ˈkræftɪli/

Translations

craftilyadverb
UK
/ˈkrɑːftɪli/
US
/ˈkræftɪli/
She craftily manipulated the conversation to her advantage.
Elle a rusément orienté la conversation à son avantage.
The joiner craftily fitted the boards so that no nails were visible.
Le menuisier a habilement ajusté les planches de sorte qu’aucun clou ne soit visible.
Additional translations
astucieusementEmploi plus neutre, avec l’idée d’ingéniosité.
sournoisementSens péjoratif, avec l’idée de ruse et de dissimulation.
Synonyms
artfully
sneakily
wily
shrewdly
deviously
cunningly
slyly

Definitions

craftilyadverb
In a cunning, sly or deceitful manner.
She craftily manipulated the conversation to her advantage.
In a clever and skilful way.
The joiner craftily fitted the boards so that no nails were visible.
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