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cunningly Synonyms

Another word for cunningly

Choosing another word for cunningly depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a clever, sly, or deceitful manner designed to achieve an end by evasion or trickery.

Usage Example

"The fox slyly led the hounds away from its den by crossing the shallow stream."

Strongest
slyly
craftily
Strong
shrewdly
deviously
schemingly
artfully
astutely
calculatingly
guilefully

• adverb (Context 2)

With great skill, ingenuity, or intricate craftsmanship.

Usage Example

"A hidden compartment was ingeniously built into the base of the antique writing desk."

Strongest
ingeniously
cleverly
Strong
skillfully
deftly
adroitly
masterfully
expertly

Opposites of cunningly

The opposite of cunningly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

clumsily
crudely
honestly
naively
ineptly
ingenuously
awkwardly
openly
See all opposites of cunningly

• Nearby Words

cunner
cunnilingus
cunning
cunningly
cunt
cup
cup and saucer vine

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Cunningly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/cunningly
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