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| Main Entry: |
cleverly
 [klev-er] 
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| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | in a dexterous manner |
| Synonyms: | ably, adroitly, agilely, aptly, cunningly, deftly, dexterously, expertly, facilely, glibly, handily, ingeniously, neatly, nimbly, proficiently, quickly, readily, resourcefully, skillfully, smoothly |
| Antonyms: | awkwardly, clumsily, unskillfully |
| Main Entry: | slyly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | cleverly |
| Synonyms: | craftily, cunningly, foxily, furtively, insidiously, intelligently, secretly, shiftily, shrewdly, stealthily |
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Example Sentences
- As he became sicker and sicker, he hid the severity of his problem more cunningly from everyone but his family and close friends.
- Cunningly designed sliding tracks keep the support pressure constant, no matter how the chair moves.
- Flashily theatrical, yet cunningly thought out and wrought, his wildly varied works make a knockout display.
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