Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wilily
Adverb
/ˈwɪl.ɪ.li/
Definition
In a cunning or crafty manner.
Examples
- He wilily avoided answering the hard questions during the interview.
- She spoke wilily, making it difficult to discern her true intentions.
- Using his charm, he wilily maneuvered through the negotiations to get the best deal.
Meaning
Wilily refers to acting in a clever, deceptive, or sly way. It often implies a sense of shrewdness or trickery used to achieve a particular goal.
Synonyms
- Deceptively
- Cunningly
- Slyly
- Cleverly
- Craftily