cannily

The word “cannily” has 3 syllables: can-ni-ly

It's pronounced as /ˈkænɪli/


What is synonym and antonym for cannily?

In the thesaurus, “cannily” has 6 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for cannily along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for cannily

  • artfully
  • artificially
  • deceitfully
  • deceptively
  • dishonestly
  • falsely

Antonyms for cannily

Example Sentences

  • She cannily avoided the topic that could cause an argument.
  • He cannily navigated the conversation to steer it in a more positive direction.
  • The company cannily invested in emerging markets to secure its future growth.
  • He cannily managed to secure the deal without revealing too much information.
  • The thief moved cannily, staying out of sight while planning his next move.

On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to cannily, such as: artfully, artificially, artlessly, deceitfully, deceptively, dishonestly, falsely.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

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  • archly
  • artfully
  • cannily
  • circumspectly
  • consciously
  • craftily
  • cunningly
  • deceitfully
  • deceptively
  • deliberately
  • designedly
  • falsely
  • furtively
  • insidiously
  • knowingly
  • pointedly
  • purposely
  • sharply
  • slickly
  • slily
  • slyly
  • studiously
  • underhanded
  • underhandedly
  • voluntarily
  • willfully

falsely

  • artfully
  • artificially
  • cannily
  • deceitfully
  • deceptively
  • dishonestly
  • hypocritically
  • maliciously

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