adverb
- in a clever and cunning manner, especially in order to deceive or gain an advantage
Examples
- She craftily avoided answering the difficult question by changing the subject.
- The con artist craftily persuaded the elderly man to invest in a fake scheme.
- He craftily maneuvered through the negotiations to get the best deal.
- The spy craftily gathered intelligence without raising suspicion.
- She craftily hid her true intentions behind a friendly smile.
- The thief craftily picked the lock without making a sound.