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KNAVISHLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does knavishly mean?
• KNAVISHLY (adverb)
The adverb KNAVISHLY has 1 sense:
1. in an artful manner
Familiarity information: KNAVISHLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In an artful manner
Synonyms:
artfully; craftily; cunningly; foxily; knavishly; slyly; trickily
Context example:
had ever circumstances conspired so cunningly?
Pertainym:
knavish (marked by skill in deception)
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