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 36 synonyms and 17 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for cannily along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for cannily
- affectedly
- archly
- artfully
- artificially
- calculatingly
- craftily
- cunningly
- deceitfully
- deceptively
- deviously
- dishonestly
- falsely
- flatteringly
- furtively
- greedily
- hypocritically
- illiberally
- insidiously
- insincerely
- meanly
- miserly
- parsimoniously
- pretentiously
- sharply
- shiftily
- slickly
- slily
- slyly
- stingily
- sycophantically
- unctuously
- underhand
- underhanded
- underhandedly
- ungenerously
- unnaturally
Antonyms for cannily
- artlessly
- freely
- genuinely
- guilelessly
- honestly
- ingenuously
- innocently
- naively
- naturally
- openheartedly
- openly
- simply
- sincerely
- truly
- unaffectedly
- unfeignedly
- unpretentiously
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 53 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to cannily, such as: affectedly, archly, artfully, artificially, artlessly, calculatingly, craftily.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- with eyes wide open
- with full intent
- with malice aforethought
- without qualms
- wittingly