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artfully

art·fully

US/ˈɑrtfʌli/ uncommon

adverb

1.

in an artful manner

  • “her foot pointed artfully toward tapering toes”
2.

in a disingenuous manner

  • “disingenuously, he asked leading questions abut his opponent”
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3.

in an artful manner

  • “he craftily arranged to be there when the decision was announced”
  • “had ever circumstances conspired so cunningly?”
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Origin

From artful + -ly.

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