What is another word for cannily?
Pronunciation:
[ kˈanɪlɪ], [ kˈanɪlɪ], [ k_ˈa_n_ɪ_l_ɪ]
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Synonyms for Cannily:
adv
• cunningly (adverb) • intuitively (adverb) • Other relevant words: (adverb)adv.
• all (adverb) • cunningly (adverb) • intuitively (adverb) • selfishly (adverb) • wittily (adverb)n.
• Other relevant words: (noun)Other synonyms:
• Other relevant words:- dextrously,
- ably,
- capably,
- covetously,
- intolerantly,
- wily,
- meagrely,
- easily,
- egotistically,
- finely,
- sleek,
- slick down,
- easygoing,
- guileful,
- in short order,
- tricksy,
- cheaply,
- satiny,
- mean,
- sly,
- providentially,
- wittingly,
- vigilantly,
- chintzily,
- sapiently,
- scurvily,
- cunning,
- dexterously,
- chop-chop,
- sardonically,
- humbly,
- foxy,
- facile,
- avariciously,
- fine,
- bright,
- neat,
- slipperiness,
- tight,
- crisply,
- precipitously,
- conservatively,
- silken,
- soft,
- quick,
- brightly,
- silky,
- speedily,
- slip,
- crafty,
- knavish,
- competently,
- exquisitely,
- prosperous,
- trepidly,
- nastily,
- modishly,
- well-off,
- sharp,
- mingy,
- rapidly,
- promptly,
- slowly,
- sluttish,
- comfortable,
- pat,
- well-fixed,
- glibly,
- loose,
- tardily,
- well-to-do,
- sleek down,
- skilfully,
- advertently,
- sagely,
- dodgy,
- promiscuous,
- slow,
- sprucely,
- glossy,
- wanton,
- disingenuously,
- apace,
- agilely,
- exacting,
- heedfully,
- vigorously,
- slenderly,
- slickness,
- silklike,
- leisurely,
- swimmingly,
- glib,
- knavishly,
- meagerly,
- basely,
- cursorily,
- well-heeled,
- bashfully,
- aggressively,
- tricky,
- light,
- gentle,
- well-situated,
- slick magazine.
- daintily,
- discreetly,
- politically,
- economically,
- providently,
- easy,
- acutely,
- fastidious,
- alertly,
- circumspectly,
- shyly,
- gingerly,
- tentatively,
- guardedly,
- squeamishly,
- cutely,
- keenly,
- charily,
- judiciously,
- cagily,
- timidly,
- aptly,
- shiftily,
- nervously,
- mindfully,
- delicately,
- cautiously,
- nimbly,
- timorously,
- Politicly,
- guilefully,
- watchfully,
- thriftily,
- carefully,
- wisely,
- sagaciously,
- prudently,
- sparingly,
- frugally,
- husbandly,
- slick,
- knowingly.
How to use "Cannily" in context?
Being able to watch everything and anticipate the next move can be called cannily. This is a powerful ability to have and it can be used for good or bad. For example, someone can be cannily observant and notice a security flaw in a building and report it to the authorities, or they could be cannily suspicious and watch their enemy for signs of weakness. The ability to take advantage of circumstances or people is what makes this skill so valuable.
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