Cannily
adverb
In a way that shows good judgment, especially in making clever plans or decisions.
He cannily avoided answering the question directly.
adverb
In a way that shows good judgment, especially in making clever plans or decisions.
He cannily avoided answering the question directly.
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Tactical Use
Used when someone takes action to gain advantage, often quietly or secretly.
She cannily played the two competitors against each other.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
'Cannily' often implies admirably clever and perceptive behavior, not just tricky.
He cannily invested in stocks that were bound to rise.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Deceptive
While 'cannily' suggests smart planning, it doesn't necessarily mean dishonesty.
The lawyer cannily prepared her questions for the witness.
Pro Tip 1/3Tactical Use
Used when someone takes action to gain advantage, often quietly or secretly.
She cannily played the two competitors against each other.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
'Cannily' often implies admirably clever and perceptive behavior, not just tricky.
He cannily invested in stocks that were bound to rise.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Deceptive
While 'cannily' suggests smart planning, it doesn't necessarily mean dishonesty.
The lawyer cannily prepared her questions for the witness.
Pro Tip 1/3Tactical Use
Used when someone takes action to gain advantage, often quietly or secretly.
She cannily played the two competitors against each other.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Connotation
'Cannily' often implies admirably clever and perceptive behavior, not just tricky.
He cannily invested in stocks that were bound to rise.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Deceptive
While 'cannily' suggests smart planning, it doesn't necessarily mean dishonesty.
The lawyer cannily prepared her questions for the witness.
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Quote examples
Steve Erickson
American Novelist
Created by writer Beau Willimon, who's worked on several political campaigns, 'House of Cards' cannily exploits the current widespread cynicism for our politics, catering to a public scorn that's warranted and also glib in the sort of cheap pox-on-both-houses way that means not having to pay attention.
Quote examples
A. S. Byatt
English Novelist
The true exercise of freedom is - cannily and wisely and with grace - to move inside what space confines - and not seek to know what lies beyond and cannot be touched or tasted.
Quote examples
Steve Erickson
American Novelist
Created by writer Beau Willimon, who's worked on several political campaigns, 'House of Cards' cannily exploits the current widespread cynicism for our politics, catering to a public scorn that's warranted and also glib in the sort of cheap pox-on-both-houses way that means not having to pay attention.
Quote examples
A. S. Byatt
English Novelist
The true exercise of freedom is - cannily and wisely and with grace - to move inside what space confines - and not seek to know what lies beyond and cannot be touched or tasted.
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