craftily

IPA/ˈkrɑːftɪli/
IPA/ˈkræftɪli/

craftily — adverb

1. using clever, not fully honest methods to get an advantage or influence what oth

1.副詞C1
釋義

using clever, not fully honest methods to get an advantage or influence what other people do

例句

Soraya craftily moved the meeting time so Omar would miss the vote.

craftily + moved timing for advantage

The salesman craftily buried the service fee on the last contract page.

craftily + buried hidden cost

同義詞
  • cunningly

    often suggests colder, more strategic trickery over a longer plan

  • slyly

    can sound lighter and more secretive, especially in smiles or looks

  • cleverly

    broader and less critical; it does not always imply dishonesty

  • strategically

    focuses on planned advantage, but it can be neutral and not sneaky

反義詞
  • openly

    in a direct way that does not hide the real intention

  • honestly

    without deception or underhand methods

文法句型

craftily + verb

craftily, + clause

用法筆記

Often modifies verbs such as hide, praise, arrange, or leave out when the action is planned to secure a private advantage. It usually sounds critical, not admiring like cleverly can.

常見錯誤

❌Mina craftily wrapped the glass bowl in towels before moving it.
✅Mina carefully wrapped the glass bowl in towels before moving it.
💡'craftily' suggests scheming for advantage, not ordinary caution.