2. Mischievously; waggishly; roguishly. ``Knavishly witty.'' --Gayton. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
knavishly — adverb see knavish … New Collegiate Dictionary
knavishly — See knavish. * * * … Universalium
knavishly — adv. in an untrustworthy manner, villainously, deceitfully; mischievously (Archaic) … English contemporary dictionary
knavishly — knav·ish·ly … English syllables
knavishly — adverb in an artful manner he craftily arranged to be there when the decision was announced had ever circumstances conspired so cunningly? • Syn: ↑craftily, ↑cunningly, ↑foxily, ↑slyly, ↑trickily, ↑artfully … Useful english dictionary
knavish — knavishly, adv. knavishness, n. /nay vish/, adj. 1. like or befitting a knave; untrustworthy; dishonest. 2. Archaic. waggish; roguish; mischievous. [1350 1400; ME knavyssh. See KNAVE, ISH1] * * * … Universalium
artfully — adverb 1. in an artful manner (Freq. 1) her foot pointed artfully toward tapering toes • Derived from adjective: ↑artful 2. in a disingenuous manner disingenuously, he asked leading questions abut his opponent s work • Syn: ↑di … Useful english dictionary
craftily — adverb in an artful manner he craftily arranged to be there when the decision was announced had ever circumstances conspired so cunningly? • Syn: ↑cunningly, ↑foxily, ↑knavishly, ↑slyly, ↑trickily, ↑artfully … Useful english dictionary
cunningly — adverb 1. in an attractive manner how cunningly the olive green dress with its underskirt of rose brocade fitted her perfect figure • Syn: ↑cutely • Derived from adjective: ↑cute (for: ↑cutely), ↑cunning … Useful english dictionary
foxily — adverb in an artful manner he craftily arranged to be there when the decision was announced had ever circumstances conspired so cunningly? • Syn: ↑craftily, ↑cunningly, ↑knavishly, ↑slyly, ↑trickily, ↑artfully … Useful english dictionary
