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- [kraf-tee, krahf-]
- /ˈkræf ti, ˈkrɑf-/
- /ˈkrɑːf.ti/
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- [kraf-tee, krahf-]
- /ˈkræf ti, ˈkrɑf-/
Definitions of craftily word
- adjective craftily skillful in underhand or evil schemes; cunning; deceitful; sly. 1
- adjective craftily Obsolete. skillful; ingenious; dexterous. 1
- noun craftily In a crafty manner; slyly. 1
- adverb craftily skilfully, cleverly 1
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Origin of craftily
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English; Old English cræftig skilled. See craft, -y1
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Parts of speech for Craftily
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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craftily popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
craftily usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for craftily
adv craftily
- shrewdly — astute or sharp in practical matters: a shrewd politician.
- intelligently — having good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend, as persons or animals: an intelligent student.
- secretly — done, made, or conducted without the knowledge of others: secret negotiations.
- cunningly — skill employed in a shrewd or sly manner, as in deceiving; craftiness; guile.
- foxy — foxlike; cunning or crafty; slyly clever.
adverb craftily
- sneakily — like or suggestive of a sneak; furtive; deceitful.
- slyly — in a deceitful manner; cunningly: They slyly plot to overthrow us.
- deviously — departing from the most direct way; circuitous; indirect: a devious course.
- underhanded — underhand.
- deceitfully — given to deceiving: A deceitful person cannot keep friends for long.
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