cleverly

cleverly
(Roget's IV) modif.
1. [In a clever manner]
Syn. sensibly, astutely, shrewdly, wittily; see intelligently , shrewdly .
2. [In a dexterous manner]
Syn. adroitly, neatly, skillfully, dexterously, aptly, ingeniously, cunningly, resourcefully, handily, deftly, nimbly, agilely, proficiently, expertly, ably, smoothly, facilely, glibly, quickly, readily, in a practiced manner, in a polished manner, with consummate skill; see also easily 1 .
Ant. awkwardly, clumsily, unskillfully.

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