Cannily

/ˈkæn.ə.li/ adverb

Definition

In a way that is shrewd, careful, or clever; with caution and good judgment.

Etymology

From canny plus the adverbial suffix -ly. Maintains the Scottish/Northern English origin of canny while creating the adverbial form.

Kelly Says

You might read in a mystery novel that a detective 'cannily avoided' a trap, which means she was smart and careful enough to see it coming—it's a word that suggests wisdom gained through experience.

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