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ARTFULLY
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I. (adverb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
In an artful manner
Example:
her foot pointed artfully toward tapering toes
Classified under:
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:
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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